Photo: Spicy Mussels with Chorizo and Wine Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces fresh chorizo, removed from casing
- 1 tablespoon harissa
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup white wine
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 2 to 3 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- French bread, for dipping
Directions
Cook's Note: If harissa cannot be found, substitute 1 tablespoon of tomato paste plus 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook the onions in the butter over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and chorizo to the onions and cook until the sausage loses its raw color, about 5 minutes. Add the harissa and red pepper flakes, and then turn up the heat to high.
Once fragrant, deglaze the pan with the wine, allowing to bubble for a minute. Lower the heat to medium, add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Add the prepped mussels and cover to steam until the mussels open, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cream and stir. Serve immediately with plenty of sliced French bread for dipping.
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By Dale Durant
Spartanburg
on May 12, 2013
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I just made this meal for my wife for Mothers Day. We didn't have a white wine to use so we used a red wine in it's place! I must say this was one of the best meals we have had in a long time!!! VERY easy to make and exceptional flavors! We will be making this again at a family reunion up in Cape Cod Mass. Kudos Melissa for a GREAT MEAL!!!!!!!
By Food With Whine
on May 12, 2013
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I saw this episode and knew that I had to make it. The recipe was amazing! My husband was raving about it. Our noses were running a bit but that is what makes it so good. We substituted the tomato paste and cayenne for the harissa. I may try adding some fresh chopped parsley for color and flavor. We printed the recipe out and put it in our book. We will be making this again and again.
By scondello
on March 10, 2013
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Excellent.
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