Mussels with Pancetta, Fennel, & Leeks by @dennistheprescott

40 min

4 servings

🫒

2 tbsp

Olive oil

🥓

250 g

Pancetta

🥬

1

Leek

🥕

240 ml

Fennel

🌿

2 tbsp

Tarragon

🧄

3 cloves

Garlic

🍁

1 tbsp

Maple syrup

🍷

330 ml

Guinness draught

🧈

2 tbsp

Butter

🦪

1.8 kg

Mussels

🥛

2 tbsp

Heavy cream

🍋

0.5

Lemon juice

🌿

2 tbsp

Chives

🧂

Sea salt

⚫

Black pepper

  1. Preheat

    Preheat your Traeger Grill to 375 degrees F.

  2. Heat
    • Olive oil

    Heat a cast-iron or oven-safe pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.

  3. Add
    • Pancetta
    • Olive oil

    When the oil is shimmering, add the pancetta and cook until golden and crispy.

  4. Add
    • Leek
    • Fennel
    • Sea salt

    Add the leeks and fennel, season with a pinch of salt, and cook until softened and translucent, about 6-8 minutes.

  5. Add
    • Tarragon
    • Garlic

    Add the tarragon and garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring.

  6. Add
    • Guinness Draught
    • Butter
    • Mussels

    Add the Guinness, butter, and mussels, and transfer the pan to the grill.

  7. Simmer
    • Mussels

    Let the mussels simmer on the grill until opened, about 15-20 minutes.

  8. Step
    • Mussels

    Discard any mussels that do not open.

  9. Add
    • Heavy cream
    • Lemon juice
    • Sea salt

    Add the cream, lemon juice, season with an extra hit of salt and pepper, and sprinkle over the chives.

Mussels with Pancetta, Fennel, & Leeks by @dennistheprescott

40 min

4 servings

🫒

2 tbsp

Olive oil

🥓

250 g

Pancetta

🥬

1

Leek

🥕

240 ml

Fennel

🌿

2 tbsp

Tarragon

🧄

3 cloves

Garlic

🍁

1 tbsp

Maple syrup

🍷

330 ml

Guinness draught

🧈

2 tbsp

Butter

🦪

1.8 kg

Mussels

🥛

2 tbsp

Heavy cream

🍋

0.5

Lemon juice

🌿

2 tbsp

Chives

🧂

Sea salt

⚫

Black pepper

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Preheat your Traeger Grill to 375 degrees F.

  2. Step 2/9

    Heat a cast-iron or oven-safe pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.

    🫒Olive oil
    🍳Cast-iron pan

  3. Step 3/9

    When the oil is shimmering, add the pancetta and cook until golden and crispy.

    🥓Pancetta
    🫒Olive oil
    🍳Cast-iron pan

  4. Step 4/9

    Add the leeks and fennel, season with a pinch of salt, and cook until softened and translucent, about 6-8 minutes.

    🥬Leek
    🥕Fennel
    🧂Sea salt
    🍳Cast-iron pan

  5. Step 5/9

    Add the tarragon and garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring.

    🌿Tarragon
    🧄Garlic
    🍳Cast-iron pan

  6. Step 6/9

    Add the Guinness, butter, and mussels, and transfer the pan to the grill.

    🍷Guinness Draught
    🧈Butter
    🦪Mussels
    🍳Cast-iron pan

  7. Step 7/9

    Let the mussels simmer on the grill until opened, about 15-20 minutes.

    🦪Mussels
    🍳Cast-iron pan

  8. Step 8/9

    Discard any mussels that do not open.

    🦪Mussels

  9. Step 9/9

    Add the cream, lemon juice, season with an extra hit of salt and pepper, and sprinkle over the chives.

    🥛Heavy cream
    🍋Lemon juice
    🧂Sea salt
    ⚫Black pepper
    🌿Chives
    🍳Cast-iron pan

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Oils, Meat, Vegetables, Herbs, Sweeteners, Beverages, Alcohol, Dairy, Seafood, Molluscs, Fruit, Spices

Ingredients

Olive oil, Pancetta, Leek, Fennel, Tarragon, Garlic, Maple syrup, Guinness draught, Butter, Mussels, Heavy cream, Lemon juice, Chives, Sea salt, Black pepper

Notes

Pancetta (chopped), Leek (finely chopped), Fennel (chopped), Tarragon (minced), Garlic (minced), Maple syrup (pure), Guinness draught (1 can), Mussels (cleaned), Lemon juice (juice of 1/2 lemon), Chives (minced), Sea salt (to taste), Black pepper (cracked, to taste)

Allergens

Gluten, Milk, Crustaceans, Molluscs

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Egg-Free, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Low-Carb, soy-free

Calories

560 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 32g, Carbohydrates: 14g, Fat: 36g, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 7mg, Sodium: 980mg, Zinc: 2.5mg, Selenium: 60µg, Potassium: 650mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B12: 6µg, Vitamin C: 15mg, Vitamin A: 120µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Overall

40 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Cast-iron pan

Appliances

Grill

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Summer, Barbecue

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@dennistheprescott

Origin

Cuisine

American, Canadian

Geographic

Canada, New Brunswick

Various

Aspect

Texture

Juicy, Saucy, Tender, Crispy

Flavors

Smoky, Savory, Garlicky, Briny, Tangy, Buttery

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

leftovers : 1-2 days (store in an airtight container,refrigerate promptly after cooling,reheat gently before serving), freezer : not recommended (mussels and cream-based sauces do not freeze well and texture will degrade)