MUSSELS WITH FENNEL AND SAFFRON - Lidia

MUSSELS WITH FENNEL AND SAFFRON - Lidia

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Delight in Lidia's Mussels with Fennel and Saffron—elegant appetizers or a luxurious entrée. Perfect for special occasions or gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chicken stock (recipe)
  • 1 teaspoon saffron threads
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed, halved, cored, and thinly sliced lengthwise, ¼ cup chopped tender fronds reserved
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded if necessary
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • Crusty country bread, for serving

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