Mussels with Chorizo and Tomatoes

Mussels with Chorizo and Tomatoes

A flavorful and easy dish featuring plump mussels, spicy chorizo, and sweet tomatoes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive appetizer.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
25 min

Ingredients

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2 lbs mussels
8 oz chorizo
1 medium onion
4 cloves garlic
14.5 oz diced tomatoes
0.5 cup dry white wine
0.25 cup fresh parsley
2 tbsp olive oil
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the ingredients: scrub the mussels, remove any beards. Peel and finely chop the onion. Mince the garlic. Chop the fresh parsley.

  2. 2

    Remove the casing from the chorizo and chop it into small pieces.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Add the chopped chorizo and cook until browned and slightly crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

    5 min

  5. 5

    Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

    5 min

  6. 6

    Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  7. 7

    Stir in the diced tomatoes, white wine, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.

  8. 8

    Add the mussels to the pot, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that do not open.

    5 min

  9. 9

    Stir in the chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Perfect With

crusty breadaiolisimple green salad