Mussel, Fennel and Saffron Broth

A fragrant seafood broth featuring fresh mussels, sautéed fennel, and aromatic saffron, finished with a rich cream and parsley sauce.

Seafood Main Course Gluten Free Mussels

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1020.3

kcal / serving

2040.5 kcal total

Carbs

24.3g

per serving

48.6 g total

Fat

69.1g

per serving

138.2 g total

Protein

52.7g

per serving

105.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

200

Double Cream

Liquids

250

White Wine

NutsSeeds

pinch

pinch

sprig

bunch

snipped and finely chopped

pinch

Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground

Seafood

590

Mussels

fresh, cleaned and beards removed

Vegetables

piece

Leek

finely diced

bulb

Fennel

finely sliced

200

Chestnut Mushroom

sliced

piece

Shallot

finely chopped

Method

Boil the liquid again and return the mussels to the pan for 1 minute before serving.

Stir in the cream and parsley.

Strain the liquid into the pan and reduce uncovered for 5 minutes.

Discard any mussels that remain closed.

Add mussels and cook covered while shaking until all shells have opened.

Add wine and bring to a boil.

Cover and sweat the vegetables for 5 minutes until soft.

Melt butter in a large pan and add leek, fennel, mushrooms, shallots, curry powder, saffron, and thyme.