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4.8 from 12 votes

Steamed Mussels Recipe with Chorizo White Wine Broth

Succulent steamed Mussels in a savory butter, chorizo wine sauce. It's SO good, it's slurp-worthy. Crusty bread for sopping up broth is a must!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 542 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 links Spanish chorizo , cut into disks
  • 1 cup white wine or sparkling wine
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • 4 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
  • 1/2 onion , thinly sliced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper , thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper , thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes
  • 2 pounds PEI mussels , scrubbed and soaked
  • crusty bread for serving, optional

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Sear chorizo slices until nicely browned and fragrant on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the wine, water butter, salt, pepper and saffron over medium heat until simmering.
  3. Add the onion, bell pepper, tomatoes and garlic to the pot, then top with raw mussels, cover. Keep covered for 4-5 minutes or until mussels have opened. Add the browned chorizo back to the top and cover for another minute.
  4. Transfer to the mussels and broth to a large bowl for serving, spoon the sauce over the mussels as you transfer. Serve with fresh bread.
  5. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know in the comment or star ratings!

Nutrition Information

Calories 542kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 53g (106%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Cholesterol 194mg (65%) Sodium 3526mg (147%) Potassium 687mg (20%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1770IU (35%) Vitamin C 46.8mg (52%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 11mg (61%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 542

% Daily Value*

Calories 542kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 53g 106%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Cholesterol 194mg 65%
Sodium 3526mg 147%
Potassium 687mg 15%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1770IU 35%
Vitamin C 46.8mg 52%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 11mg 61%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.