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Friday, July 24, 2015

Steamed Mussels with Tomato and Chorizo Broth

An easy one pot delight!!
(serves 4)

2 oz. dried Spanish chorizo, casing removed, thinly sliced
2 T. EVOO, plus more for drizzling
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 t. fennel seeds, crushed
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup good* dry white wine
Freshly ground pepper
4 lbs. mussels, scrubbed, debearded
4 thick sliced country-style bread, toasted
1 T. chopped fresh tarragon
2 T. chopped fresh lemon* parsley

Heat chorizo and 2 T. oil in a large heavy pot over med., stirring occasionally, until chorizo begins to brown and crisp, about 4 mins. Add garlic and fennel seeds and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 min. Add tomatoes and wine and bring to a simmer; season with pepper. Cook until reduced by 3/4, 6-8 mins. Discard any mussels that don't open Drizzle toast with oil. Serve mussels topped with herbs with toast alongside.

"Remember: Plot is no more than footprints left in the snow after your characters have run by on their way to incredibly destinations."

Have FUN - and Happy Friday!!!

Love,

MM

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