SPICY MUSSELS WITH CHORIZO AND WINE A'LA MELISSA D' ARABIAN

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A favorite tasty, tasty Melissa d'Arabian dish. Taken from the show "The Best Thing I Ever Made" and the names says it all!

Provided by ForeverMama

Categories     Mussels

Time 50m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces fresh chorizo sausage, 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 -3 lbs fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1/2 cup heavy cream
French bread, for dipping

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 717.2, Fat 47.7, SaturatedFat 21.8, Cholesterol 180, Sodium 1571.1, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 44.2

Md Sajju Hossain
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This dish was a disappointment. The mussels were overcooked and the sauce was too salty.


Luckson Dube
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra garlic and chili flakes to give it more flavor.


Ramos Jemal
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This recipe is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. Next time I'll use less chorizo.


Alana Mccoy
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mita Williams
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The mussels, chorizo, and wine all work together perfectly.


Robiulmim Djfg
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This is my go-to recipe for mussels. It's simple to make and always turns out great.


Kaylie Zedlav
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The mussels are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


Nick Minor
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Azryel Casey
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I'm not a big fan of mussels, but I tried this dish because my friend raved about it. I was pleasantly surprised! The mussels were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing.


Rad Shahamath
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge hit! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Deeqo Daahir
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This dish looks amazing! I love the combination of mussels, chorizo, and wine.