Black Mussels With Fennel Salt Recipe

• 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp. minced shallot
• 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 lb mussels Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 3/4 c. white wine
• 2 c. ong choy (a long-stemmed leafy green available at Asian markets)
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 1/4 c. fleur de sel (French sea salt available at specialty markets and well-stocked supermarkets)
• 3 Tbsp. lightly-toasted fennel seeds
• 1/2 Tbsp. grated lemon zest

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