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Spicy Mussels With Chorizo & Wine A'la Melissa D' Arabian

Here's how you make Spicy Mussels With Chorizo & Wine A'la Melissa D' Arabian
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  • Servings: 4-5
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 20m
    • The following recipe serves 4-5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 ounces chorizo sausage (fresh, removed from casing)
  • 1 tablespoon harissa (refer to cook's note below)
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 cup white wine
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 to 3 pounds fresh mussels (scrubbed and debearded)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • French bread, for dipping
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook the onions in the butter over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and chorizo to the onions and cook until the sausage loses its raw color, about 5 minutes. Add the harissa and red pepper flakes, and then turn up the heat to high.

  • Step 2: Once fragrant, deglaze the pan with the wine, allowing to bubble for a minute. Lower the heat to medium, add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Add the prepped mussels and cover to steam until the mussels open, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cream and stir. Serve immediately with plenty of sliced French bread for dipping.

  • Cook's Note: If harissa cannot be found, substitute 1 tablespoon of tomato paste plus 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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