Best Mussels On Earth
"Another Aaron McCargo Original. He's such a good Chef! Placing it here for safekeeping."
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (541.1 g)
- Calories 624.1
- Total Fat - 37.4 g
- Saturated Fat - 10.6 g
- Cholesterol - 113.4 mg
- Sodium - 4098.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 26.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.6 g
- Sugars - 4.7 g
- Protein - 43.3 g
- Calcium - 104 mg
- Iron - 11.3 mg
- Vitamin C - 54.4 mg
- Thiamin - 0.8 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, add the oil. Add the red pepper flakes and chorizo.
Step 2
Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to release the flavors. Stir in the onions and fennel and cook until they caramelize, about additional 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saffron and allow the saffron to bloom. Stir in the wine and stock and mix well.
Step 3
Add the mussels and stir. Cover the pot and steam until the mussels open, about to 5 minutes.
Step 4
Remove the lid, then add the tomatoes, herbs, lemon juice and salt and pepper, and stir well.
Step 5
Ladle the mussels and broth into large serving bowl and serve with crusty bread.
Tips
No special items needed.