Steamed Mussels With Spicy Portuguese Sausage Recipe

Name: Steamed Mussels With Spicy Portuguese Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds fresh mussels, live; 1/3 cup flour; 1 pound chourico, casings removed and sliced (other semi-hard cooked sausage will work too); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup); 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed; 1/3 cup bourbon; 1/2 cup cream; 1 tablespoon tarragon, chopped

Servings: persons

3 pounds fresh mussels, live
1/3 cup flour
1 pound chourico, casings removed and sliced (other semi-hard cooked sausage will work too)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1/3 cup bourbon
1/2 cup cream
1 tablespoon tarragon, chopped

1
Whisk the flour in 6 cups of cold water. Place the mussels in there for about an hour. I've found that not only will the mussels spit out any grit, they'll plump up because the mussels will get nourishment from the flour. This is not a necessary step if you just need to dive into those mollusks, but it does make a noticeable difference in how ample the mussels will be.
2
Saute the slices of chourico in butter on medium heat until fragrant and hot (about 4-5 minutes). Add the garlic, onion, and fennel. Stir for about 5 minutes, until the onion is soft. Be careful not to burn the bottom. Turn the burner on low. Add the bourbon.
3
Drain the mussels and add them to the pot and cover. Stir occasionally to make sure the bottom isn't burning until the mussels open.
4
Divide the mussels and sausage into bowls. Add the cream to the pot and stir. Ladle the sauce over the mussels and sausage.

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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: 3 pounds fresh mussels, live, 1/3 cup flour, 1 pound chourico, casings removed and sliced (other semi-hard cooked sausage will work too), 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Steamed Mussels With Spicy Portuguese 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.

Steamed Mussels With Spicy Portuguese Sausage

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