Pei Mussels Recipe

Inspired by Walkers

Time30m

Serves4

fennel seed, cherry pepper, garlic, shallot, anchovy butter, toasted baguette

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the mussels
Rinse the mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any debris. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.
2
Sauté aromatics
In a large pot, melt the anchovy butter over medium heat. Add the shallot, garlic, fennel seeds, and cherry peppers. Sauté until the shallots are translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
3
Cook the mussels
Add the cleaned mussels to the pot and stir to coat them with the aromatics. Cover the pot and cook for about 5-7 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally, until the mussels have opened.
4
Serve
Remove the pot from heat. Discard any mussels that have not opened. Serve the mussels hot, garnished with additional cherry peppers if desired, alongside toasted baguette slices for dipping.