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Mussels with Tomatoes and Roasted Fennel

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course entree
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs mussels in the shell
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 cup clam juice
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes canned
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup roasted fennel

Instructions
 

  • Clean the mussels: Go through each mussel to see if they are alive. If the shell is fully closed, they are good. If a shell is fully open or cracked, discard. If a shell is partially open, tap it gently or close with your fingers and if it moves on it's own or stays closed, it is good. Rinse mussels under cold water and scrub any debris from outside of shell. Place in cold, heavily salted bowl of water for at least 20 min. Drain and rinse again with cold water. Heat olive oil in skillet on medium heat. Add garlic and cook one min until fragrant. Add tomaotes and clam juice. Stir and cook for 5 min. Add parsely and red chili flake. Carefully add mussels to pan. Add fennel. Turn heat down to medium low. Place lid and steam for 5 minutes. Check mussels. If they are not fully open, cook additional 2 min. Discard any unopen mussels. Serve in large bowl, topped with broth.

Notes

Macros:
Number of servings: 2 (approx. 3/4 to 1 lb per person)
Amount per serving:

Calories: 196
Total Fat: 9g
Carbohydrate: 11g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Net Carbs: 9g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 25g
Potassium: 239mg
Vitamin A: 29%
Vitamin C: 20%
Calcium: 16%
Iron: 59%