Mussels with Merguez Sausage Recipe

Name: Mussels with Merguez Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 pound merguez sausage, casing removed and sausage crumbled (see Note); 4 medium shallots, minced; Kosher salt; 1 cup full-bodied white wine, such as Chardonnay; 1 large tomato, finely diced; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon Urfa or Aleppo chile (see Note); 1/4 cup chopped cilantro plus 1 teaspoon minced cilantro stems; 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed; Crusty bread, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 pound merguez sausage, casing removed and sausage crumbled (see Note)
4 medium shallots, minced
Kosher salt
1 cup full-bodied white wine, such as Chardonnay
1 large tomato, finely diced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon Urfa or Aleppo chile (see Note)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro plus 1 teaspoon minced cilantro stems
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed
Crusty bread, for serving

1
In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.
2
Add the merguez and cook over moderately high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until the fat is rendered and the sausage is starting to brown, 3 minutes.
3
Add the shallots and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2 minutes.
4
Add the wine, tomato, lime juice, chile and cilantro stems and cook until the wine is slightly reduced, 2 minutes.
5
Stir in the mussels, cover and steam until the mussels open, 7 to 10 minutes; discard any mussels that do not open.
6
Stir in the chopped cilantro and the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
7
Ladle the mussels and broth into bowls and serve with crusty bread.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/4 pound merguez sausage, casing removed and sausage crumbled (see Note), 4 medium shallots, minced, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Mussels with Merguez Sausage falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mussels with Merguez Sausage

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