Best Mussels On Earth

15m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
35m
Ready In

Recipe: #31523

February 24, 2019



"Another Aaron McCargo Original. He's such a good Chef! Placing it here for safekeeping."

Original is 4 servings

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.

1 Reviews

JostLori

We LOVE mussels, and oh my gosh, these really are the best! So many flavors going on there - from the smokey, paprika filled goodness of the chorizo, to the sweetness of the fennel and onions, the saffron, and those HERBS and tomatoes! Sometimes too much is too much, but not in this case. Our mussels were fresh and plump, making these the best mussels ever! We sopped up every last drop of broth, and ate the whole thing (2 servings) as an entree. Thanks for sharing - it's a keeper!

5.0

review by:
(19 Mar 2024)

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