Portuguese Mussels with Chouriço


Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter3 lbs of mussels1 cup of ground Portuguese chouriço1/2 large onion, sliced4 cloves of garlic, minced1/2 medium green pepper, sliced1/2 medium red pepper, sliced1/2 cup of white
Preparation
  1. Clean and de-beard the mussels, and then set aside.
  2. Set a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of the butter to melt.
  3. Add the chourico and cook for about 1 minute.
  4. Add the onions, garlic, green peppers and red peppers, and saute for 1 minute.
  5. Add the wine and 1/2 cup of water, and stir.
  6. Add the mussels and cover; cook until the mussels open, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  7. Remove the saucepan from the heat, transfer the mussels to a large bowl, then spoon the cooking liquid with the onions, peppers and chourico over the top.
  8. Serve the bowl of mussels with bread.
Recipe & Photo Credit: foodnetwork.com
Preparation time 20 min
Cooking Time 15 min
Ready In 35 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings4