Name: Mussels with Chorizo, Tomatoes, Browned Garlic and Basil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 pounds mussels, cleaned; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 chorizo sausage links, casing removed; 4 garlic cloves, sliced; 2 shallots, peeled and sliced; 1 cup good white wine, or can substitute with chicken broth; 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Tuttorosso® Petite Diced Tomatoes; 1/2 cup fresh torn basil leaves; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 large loaf crusty bread, for serving with meal

Chorizo adds a spicy touch to this seafood dish. Mussels are cooked in a chorizo, browned garlic, wine and tomato broth. Serve with warm crusty bread to soak up all…

Ingredients

3 pounds mussels, cleaned
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 chorizo sausage links, casing removed
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 shallots, peeled and sliced
1 cup good white wine, or can substitute with chicken broth
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Tuttorosso® Petite Diced Tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh torn basil leaves
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 large loaf crusty bread, for serving with meal

Instructions

Step one

Rinse mussels under cold water. Pick over pulling off any beards and discard any mussels that are broken or open.

Step two

In a large kettle with a lid, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until golden brown. Add the chorizo and break apart with spoon; let it cook for 4 minutes. Add the shallots, white wine, petite diced tomatoes and basil, stir to combine.

Step three

Add the mussels.Increase heat to medium high and cover kettle. Cook for 8 minutes or until all the mussels are open. Garnish with parsley and serve with crusty bread.