Spicy Chipotle Mussels Recipe

Name: Spicy Chipotle Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds mussels, cleaned; 1 cup cilantro, chopped, plus extra for garnish; 1/2 cup chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped; 5 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/4 cup olive oil; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 cups white wine; 1 can fire roasted tomatoes; French bread or garlic bread toasted for dipping

Servings: persons

2 pounds mussels, cleaned
1 cup cilantro, chopped, plus extra for garnish
1/2 cup chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon sugar
3 cups white wine
1 can fire roasted tomatoes
French bread or garlic bread toasted for dipping

1
Put the ingredients cilantro, chipotle peppers, garlic, and a few grinds of salt and pepper into a food processor. Process until smooth and slowly add in olive oil. Set aside
2
In a large pot with lid, add the white wine and bring to a boil. Add in the mussels and cover tightly for 4-6 minutes until the mussels have opened up. Once open, remove from pot and set aside. Throw out and mussels that did not open.
3
Bring the wine back to a boil and reduce by almost half. About 15-20 minutes. Once reduced, add in the chipotle mix, sugar and fire roasted tomatoes and cook until combined. Remove from heat. Add mussels back to sauce to combine and then add to a serving dish.
4
Sprinkle with some more cilantro and serve with yummy crispy bread for dipping and enjoy!!

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds mussels, cleaned, 1 cup cilantro, chopped, plus extra for garnish, 1/2 cup chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped, 5 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chipotle 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.

Spicy Chipotle Mussels

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