Recipes

Mussels with Chorizo

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Description

You will love these mussels with chorizo, a twist on tradition. The rustic, tomato-based broth combined with the amazing flavors from the chorizo will please your taste buds.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh mussels
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 poblano pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1//2 pound fresh ground chorizo
  • 1 tablespoon panca pepper paste (peruvian-style pepper paste)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced roasted tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup seafood stock or chicken broth

Directions

  1. Soak, clean, and debeard mussels (see Note).
  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven or cast iron skillet. Add shallots, poblano peppers, and garlic. Stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add chorizo; cook and stir until browned and crumbly. 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in panca pepper paste. Add roasted tomatoes and stock. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and bring broth to a simmer. Add mussels; cover and cook until shells open, about 5 minutes.