Mussels with Chorizo and Smoked Paprika
2015-10-21 12:10:51
Serves 10
Photo: PEI Mussel Industry Council
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
5 min
Ingredients
- 5 lb fresh blue cultured mussels
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 100 g dry-cured chorizo sausage, thinly sliced
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Spanish smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup white wine
- salt and pepper to taste
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp dried chili flakes
Instructions
- Rinse fresh blue mussels in tap water and set aside.
- Discard any mussels that do not close after being rinsed.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and saute until it starts to brown. Add garlic, paprika, tomato paste, sugar, chili flakes and cumin. Stir well and cook 2 minutes more.
- Add white wine, salt and pepper and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, then add mussels. Cover and leave to steam for 5-7 minutes, until mussels open. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- Transfer mussels to a serving dish and top with chopped cilantro and lemon zest. Serve with slices of crusty bread.
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