Mussels with Chorizo

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Best for: Quick and flavorful dinner or appetizer
Calories (per serving, approx.): 350 kcal
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 lb (900 g) mussels, cleaned and debearded

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 chorizo sausages, sliced into rounds

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 cup dry white wine

• 1/2 cup chicken broth

• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)

• 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional for a richer sauce)

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

• Fresh lemon wedges (optional for serving)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the chorizo: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced chorizo and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and crispy. Remove the chorizo from the pan and set it aside, leaving the oil and rendered fat in the pan.

2. Sauté the aromatics: Add the chopped onion to the pan and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Deglaze the pan: Pour in the white wine, stirring to deglaze the pan, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom. Let the wine cook for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.

4. Add the broth and spices: Stir in the chicken broth, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer.

5. Cook the mussels: Add the mussels to the pan, cover, and cook for 5–7 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that do not open.

6. Finish the sauce: Stir in the heavy cream (if using) and cooked chorizo. Let the mixture cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.

7. Serve: Remove the pot from the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Tips:

• Serve this dish with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

• You can substitute chorizo with other types of sausage, but chorizo adds a unique smoky flavor.

• For a lighter version, skip the heavy cream and use more broth for the sauce.

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