Grilled Mussels with Chorizo Butter

Grilled Mussels with Chorizo Butter

  • Recipe Type Food
  • Servings 4
  • Preparation Time Under 30 min
  • Total Time Under 30 min

This Grilled Mussels with Chorizo Butter is a new way to enjoy the best of Nova Scotia's mussels. This recipe will also pair perfectly with Nova Scotia's appellation wine Tidal Bay. 

Ingredients

5 tbsp butter, softened
1 1/2 oz Spanish style chorizo, finely diced
1/2 cup parsley, chopped, plus more to garnish
Lemon wedges, to serve
1 lb mussels, cleaned
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup white wine

Directions

1. Heat 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Cook chorizo just until the fat starts to render out, about 3 minutes. Scrap into a bowl.

3. Add the remaining butter and parsley. Stir to combine.

4. In a large saucepan, combine mussels, wine and butter. Bring to a boil.

5. Reduce heat, cover and cook until mussels open, about 5 minutes. Drain.

6. When cool enough to handle, remove top shell, using a paring knife to loosen the meat from the shell.

7. Heat a grill to high heat. Arrange mussels on a tray. Top with chorizo butter.

8. Grill about 5 minutes until bubbly.

9.Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges

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