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Steamed Mussels with Pommes Frites (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Steamed Mussels with Pommes Frites (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Steamed Mussels with Pommes Frites (Emeril Lagasse)

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups thinly sliced onions
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced fennel (about 1/2 bulb)
salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 cups thinly sliced tomatoes
1 tbsp garlic
4 cups dry white wine
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp saffron threads
4 dozen live mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 lb idaho potatoes, peeled and cut 4 inches by 1/4-inch thick

Directions:

Preheat the fryer. In a large saute pan with a lid, heat the olive oil. When the pan is hot, add the onions and fennel. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 1 minute. Add the wine, cream and saffron. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the mussels and parsley then cover. Simmer for 4 to 6 minutes or until the mussels open. Discard any shells that do not open. Fry the potatoes in oil until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, spoon the mussels into a shallow bowls and serve the frites on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1219.24 Kcal (5105 kJ)
Calories from fat	588.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	65.44g	101%
Cholesterol	681.65mg	227%
Sodium	40.41mg	2%
Potassium	693.62mg	15%
Total Carbs	69.66g	23%
Sugars	18.11g	72%
Dietary Fiber	3g	12%
Protein	38.23g	76%
Vitamin C	26.8mg	45%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	51%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	394.4mg	39%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	221.59 Kcal (928 kJ)
Calories from fat	107.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.89g	101%
Cholesterol	123.89mg	227%
Sodium	7.35mg	2%
Potassium	126.06mg	15%
Total Carbs	12.66g	23%
Sugars	3.29g	72%
Dietary Fiber	0.55g	12%
Protein	6.95g	76%
Vitamin C	4.9mg	45%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	51%
Iron	0.4mg	11%
Calcium	71.7mg	39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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