Portuguese-Style Steamed Mussels Recipe

Name: Portuguese-Style Steamed Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; 1 medium onion, cut in 1/4-inch dice; 1 small red bell pepper, cut in 1/4-inch dice; 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped; 1/4 pound chourico or chorizo sausage, thinly sliced; 1 cup dry white wine; 3 pounds mussels (preferably wild) scrubbed and debearded; 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 medium onion, cut in 1/4-inch dice
1 small red bell pepper, cut in 1/4-inch dice
2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 pound chourico or chorizo sausage, thinly sliced
1 cup dry white wine
3 pounds mussels (preferably wild) scrubbed and debearded
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
In a large (6 quart) casserole or soup pot over medium-high heat, combine olive oil and bay leaves.
2
Heat for 1 minute, then add garlic, onion and red bell pepper.
3
Saute vegetables until tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Add tomatoes, sausage and wine.
5
Simmer for 5 minutes.
6
Add mussels.
7
Cover and steam until mussels open, about 5 minutes.
8
Remove mussels to serving bowls.
9
Return pot to medium heat, and add parsley, cilantro and black pepper to taste.
10
Spoon sauce over mussels, and serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 bay leaves, 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic, 1 medium onion, cut in 1/4-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Portuguese-Style Steamed Mussels 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.

Portuguese-Style Steamed Mussels

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