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Best Mussels on Earth Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 T Olive Oil
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
8 oz Spanish Chorizo, finely diced
1 Onion, diced
½ bulb Fennel, cored and sliced
3 T Minced Garlic
1 pinch Saffron
1 c White Wine
½ c Vegetable Stock
2 lb Mussels, cleaned
1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, halved
2 T chopped Chives
2 T chopped Parsley
1 Lemon, juiced
1½ T Salt
1 T Pepper
Crusty Bread, for serving
Directions:
Directions:
In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, add the oil. Add the red pepper flakes and chorizo. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to release the flavors. Stir in the onions and fennel and cook until they caramelize, about an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saffron and allow the saffron to bloom. Stir in the wine and stock and mix well. Add the mussels and stir. Cover the pot and steam until the mussels open, about 4 to 4 minutes. Remove the lid and add the tomatoes, herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and stir well. Ladle the mussels and brouth into a large serving bowl and serve with crusty bread.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4

 

 

 

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