Description
This Chorizo and Tomato Steamed Mussels recipe combines fresh mussels with spicy chorizo, tangy tomatoes, garlic, and white wine for a flavorful dish perfect as an appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 6 oz Spanish chorizo, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Rinse and scrub mussels under cold water. Discard any open mussels that do not close when tapped. Set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chorizo and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and shallot, cooking until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook for another 2-3 minutes until tomatoes begin to soften.
- Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer.
- Add mussels to the pot, cover with a lid, and steam for 5-7 minutes until mussels open. Discard any that remain closed.
- Stir in chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- Use high-quality Spanish chorizo for the best flavor.
- Make sure to discard any mussels that don’t open after cooking.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc.
- You can add more chili flakes for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
