Grilled Mussels With Red Wine and Chorizo |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Quick and easy dinner for two! Adapted from Hurley's Restaurant & Bar in Yountville, Calif. Serve with fresh, thick grilled bread to mop up the broth. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 tablespoon shallot, chopped |
1 tablespoon garlic, minced |
4 ounces spanish chorizo, chopped (pre-cooked) |
1/2 cup red wine |
1 lb mussels |
1/4 cup tomato, chopped peeled and seeded |
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped |
1/4 cup butter, diced (1/2 stick) |
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Heat grill over medium high heat.
2. Meanwhile, heat a large saute pan over medium heat; add olive oil, shallots, garlic, and chorizo and cook, stirring frequently, until shallots are softened, about 4 minutes.
3. Stir in the red wine and cook until it reduces by about half, 3to 5 minutes; remove from heat.
4. Using a wire basket, place mussles on the grill until they just begin to open, then transfer to the saute pan.
5. Heat the pan over high heat until the liquid boils; stir in the tomatoes, parsley, and butter.
6. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
7. Serve immediately.
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