Sambuca mussels
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds fresh mussels, debearded
3 ounces Sambuca
1 bunch green onions, sliced
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Preheat oven to 350°F. In small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring cream to a quick boil and set aside. In large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, add ginger, garlic and mussels and sauté for two minutes. Add Sambuca and cream and cover. Steam for three minutes or just until mussels have opened. Add green onions, tomatoes, butter, salt and pepper. Stir until butter is incorporated. Discard any unopened mussels before transferring to a serving platter. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately. Serves 4.