Mussels with Chourico and saffron

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:15:41 GMT

Step 1

clean the mussels by pulling off any visible beardand knock of any obvious barnacles. Place in a colander and rinse just to make sure any sandy nastiness is removed.

Step 2

Add saffron to the wine and allow it to set for 10 min

Step 3

Cut the chorizo in wedges

Step 4

Over low heat, warm up the olive oil and melt the butter in a large saucepan

Step 5

Add the chorizo, onion, garlic and tomatoe paste; cook and stir until the chorizo is cooked

Step 6

Grind the tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, basil and lemon juice and zest altogether and add to the pan

Step 7

Add the wine with the saffron, stir until combined and cook until warmed through, approximately 5 minutes

Step 8

Add the mussels and cover with a lid, allowing to steam for 6-8 minutes, or until all shells have opened; discard any unopened shells

Step 9

Split the mussels and broth between plates, and serve with toasted bread

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