Steamed mussels with pommes frites

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil
2cupsThinly sliced onions
cupThinly sliced fennel; (about 1/2 bulb)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2cupsThinly sliced tomatoes
1tablespoonGarlic
4cupsDry white wine
½cupHeavy cream
¼teaspoonSaffron threads
4Dozen live mussels; scrubbed and
; debearded
1tablespoonFinely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1poundsIdaho 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.

Yield: 4 servings

Converted by MC_Buster.

Per serving: 1750 Calories (kcal); 72g Total Fat; (55% calories from fat); 16g Protein; 115g Carbohydrate; 163mg Cholesterol; 128mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 5½ Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 4 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 14 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

Recipe by: EMERIL LIVE SHOW #EMIC36 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.