spicy saffron mussels
This is a wonderful mussel dish. It can be either an appetizer or as a main course.
prep time
25 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 appetizer size servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large shallot, chopped
- 1 medium fennel bulb, sliced thinly
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 pound chorizo (mexican sausage, mild or medium
- 1 cup white wine, medium, divided
- 1 pinch saffron threads
- 2 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 1 tablespoon tarragon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
How To Make spicy saffron mussels
-
Step 1In a very large pan over medium heat, saute shallots and fennel in olive oil until translucent. Add pepper flakes and garlic and continue to cook for about 1 minute.
-
Step 2Add chorizo and cook until the chorizo is cooked through.
-
Step 3In the meanwhile, in 1/4 cup wine add saffron and allow to set for about 3 minutes.
-
Step 4Stir wine / saffron mixture and remaining 3/4 cup wine to chorizo / fennel mixture. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Add in clean mussels, put a lid on the pan and cook until mussels open. About 5 - 7 minutes.
-
Step 5Remove from heat and discard any mussels that do not open.
-
Step 6Add chopped tarragon and parsley. Stir carefully to combine. Salt and pepper to taste.
-
Step 7Divide between 4 bowls for appetizer or 2 bowls for main dish. Serve with crusty french bread.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
Discover More
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Category:
Seafood Appetizers
Category:
Seafood
Ingredient:
Seafood
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
Keyword:
#Spicy comfort food
Comment & Reviews
ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes