Mussels With Fennel and Garlic

Coastal Living.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup olive oil, divided
• 5  dozen mussels, scrubbed and debearded
• 1  bay leaf
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 cup  diced onion
• 1  teaspoon  crushed fennel seed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup dry white wine
•  crusty  French bread

Directions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add mussels and bay leaf; sauté 1 minute. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and next 4 ingredients, and cook 1 minute.
3. Add wine; cover and cook 3 minutes or until mussels open.
4. Discard any unopened mussels. Cool completely. Chill until serving. Serve with French bread.