Mussels with Chorizo

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You will love these mussels with chorizo, a twist on tradition. The rustic, tomato-based broth combined with the amazing flavors from the chorizo will please your taste buds.

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Shelia Johnson
Shelia Johnson
Shelia Johnson
Shelia Johnson is an Allrecipes Allstar and avid member of the Allrecipes community, sharing her original recipes on the site. She is founder of Gangsta Goodies Kitchen, a website and food brand that celebrates love, food and relationships.
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Published on September 10, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound fresh mussels

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 shallot, finely chopped

  • 1 poblano pepper, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1//2 pound fresh ground chorizo

  • 1 tablespoon panca pepper paste (Peruvian-style pepper paste)

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced roasted tomatoes

  • 1/2 cup seafood stock or chicken broth

Directions

  1. Soak, clean, and debeard mussels (see Note).

  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven or cast iron skillet. Add shallots, poblano peppers, and garlic. Stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. Add chorizo; cook and stir until browned and crumbly. 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in panca pepper paste. Add roasted tomatoes and stock. Bring to a boil.

  4. Reduce heat and bring broth to a simmer. Add mussels; cover and cook until shells open, about 5 minutes.

    From the Editor:

    Some farm-raised mussels may come already prepared, but usually, you will have to soak, scrub, and debeard them. Here's everything you need to know about How to Clean Mussels.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

532 Calories
31g Fat
20g Carbs
43g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 532
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 39%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 1446mg 63%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 43g 85%
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
Calcium 74mg 6%
Iron 9mg 51%
Potassium 779mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.