Crispy Spring Rolls With Mussels And Red Pepper Sauce.

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   Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.

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   Quickly rinse the mussels under cold water.

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   Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan with 3 bay leaves and 3 sprigs of thyme.

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   Add the mussels and cook over high heat for about 7 to 8 minutes until they are opened, season with a salt.

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   Let them cool, remove the mussels from their shells and set them aside in a bowl.

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   Wash and cut the red peppers in 2, remove the seeds and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, skin side facing up.

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   Bake for about 30 minutes until the skin swells and begins to blacken.

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   Put them in a plastic bag for 20 minutes, then peel off the skin.

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   Put them in the blender with 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of salt, and mix everything to until smooth.

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    In a large sauteing pan, fry the chorizo slices, and the onion finely chopped, for about 5 minutes.

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    Add the tomatoes, a few thyme sprigs and simmer it for about 10 to 15 minutes until the tomato juice evaporates, to get a dry mixture.

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    Pour into the blender and pulse until it becomes a thick paste.

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    Preheat oven to 200 C.

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    In a floured work surface, spread a sheet of pastry, brush with olive oil.

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    Place the mussels on the edge, but centered on the pastry sheet, cover with a tablespoon of the chorizo-tomato mixture .

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    Begin rolling tightly, fold the right tip and then the left tip to close the ends and continue to roll the spring roll.

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    Lightly oil the top and place it on a baking plate lined with parchment paper.

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    Bake 10 to 15 minutes until golden and crisp.

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    Serve with the pepper sauce as a starter or a main course alongside a salad. Sprinkle with the Espelette pepper salt (or some coarse salt mixed with a bit of Espelette pepper).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.