Today is an extra special #SundaySupper. Today we are celebrating one year of sharing delicious meals around the family table. In honor of this special birthday we each chose a dish from a previous #SundaySupper that we have always wanted to try.
I immediately knew which one I would choose. This dish could have also worked for my bucket list post because ever since Isabel posted this I was intrigued. I had never cooked with mussels before and actually I had never eaten a mussel. Growing up I always refused to eat them. I think because I was intimidated. I had no idea where to begin.
When I picked this as my dish I started to do research. Yes, I was that person googling how to eat a mussel. I read various ways, some people claimed you are supposed to eat them with a fork, while others said to use the mussel as pinchers to get the next mussel out of the shell. We attempted both ways but stuck with the fork method. But all eating methods agreed that hot crusty bread was a must. We soaked up all the extra sauce with hot out of the oven multi grain ciabatta.
Next in my research was how to clean a mussel. I learned they had beards and you are supposed to soak them in cold water for about 20 minutes before cooking to allow them to expel any extra salt and sand. I bought my mussels from Publix and it appeared that maybe they had already been cleaned. Most of them were debearded, but I did have to yank it off of a few.
So after all my research it was finally time to cook and eat these little buggers. I was still a little nervous about that part. What if I had just cooked up this huge dinner to find out I hated mussels?
Well my fears were subsided when we had our first bite. Turns out mussels are pretty delicious. Really all you taste is the yummy sauce that you cook them in. They don’t have a very strong flavor one way or another.
All in all my first time making and eating mussels was quite a success. I was actually surprised with how inexpensive mussels were. I had always told myself they were expensive, a delicacy, but for $4.99/lb they weren’t bad. I know I have seen Publix throw them on sale so I’m looking forward to many more mussel recipes in the future.
- ½ Cup of Olive Oil
- 3 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 small Chorizo diced
- 1 Green Pepper diced
- 1 Large Tomato, seeds removed and diced
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 6 oz Tomato Paste
- ½ 750ml Bottle of White Wine
- 1 Lb of Mussels
- 1 Lb of Shrimp
- 1 Sprig of Fresh Parsley
- Sea Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper
- Line a large heavy pan or clay pot with olive oil
- Add minced garlic, chorizo, diced green pepper and large tomato and simmer until slightly browned
- Add bay leaf, tomato paste and wine and stir on medium heat until your kitchen smells amazing and the sauce is blended well
- Add Mussels and Shrimp and cover pot
- Cook on medium for 10 minutes
- Discard any unopened Mussels
- Sprinkle with parsley and salt and pepper and stir until well blended
Recipe originally from Family Foodie
Sunday Supper Appetizers:
- Hot Spinach Parmesan Dip by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks inspired by Comfy Cuisine
- So Simple Pizza Puffs by The Weekend Gourmet inspired by Hip Foodie Mom
- Pepperoni and Mozzarella Pull Apart by Noshing With The Nolands inspired by In the Kitchen with KP
Sunday Supper Soups and Breads:
- Lasagna Soup by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen inspired by Cravings of a Lunatic
- Easy Italian Wedding Soup by Webicurean inspired by Family Foodie
- Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage Soup by Damn Delicious inspired by Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- Honey Butter Dinner Rolls by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts inspired by Chocolate Moosey
- Chicken Noodle Soup by Big Bears Wife inspired by My Catholic Kitchen
- Tomato Florentine Soup by Mama Mommy Mom inspired by The Meltaways
- Chicken Soup with Dumplings by Comfy Cuisine inspired by The Messy Baker
- Coconut Curry Chicken Soup by My Trials in the Kitchen inspired by Damn Delicious
Sunday Supper Main Dishes:
- Portuguese Mussels and Shrimp in Chorizo Sauce by Supper for a Steal inspired by Family Foodie
- (GlutenFree) Chicken Bruschetta by The Meltaways inspired by Family Foodie
- Feijoada Portuguese Bean Stew by Kimchi Mom inspired by Family Foodie
- Lentils and Chorizo Stew by Galactosemia in PDX inspired by Vintage Kitchen
- Carnitas Pizza w/ Chipotle-Avocado Crema by girlichef inspired by Damn Delicious
- Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas by Country Girl in the Village inspired by Webicurean
- Drunken Meatballs by Small Wallet Big Appetite inspired by The Foodie Army Wife
- Goat Cheese Rigatoni Alfredo by Magnolia Days inspired by Family Foodie
- Dorie’s Chicken-in-the-Pot by Hip Foodie Mom inspired by Gotta Get Baked
- Pulled Pickled Pork by Juanita’s Cocina inspired by Daily Dish Recipes
- Hoisin Asian Meatballs by Gotta Get Baked inspired by Damn Delicious
- Shrimp-Stuffed Twice Baked Potatoes by Daily Dish Recipes inspired by Juanita’s Cocina
- Soy, Orange Juice and Red Wine Marinade by Peanut Butter and Peppers inspired by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Chicken Burger with Curried Cabbage Slaw by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings inspired by Soni’s Food
- Corn and Basil Handpies by Curious Cuisiniere inspired by Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Lightened Up Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken by Cupcakes and Kale Chips inspired by The Meltaways
- Jalapeño Popper Chicken Chili by Food Lust People Love inspired by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Bigos by Maroc Mama inspired by From Fast Food to Fresh Food
- Crispy Coconut Chicken Strips with Sweet Chili Sauce by From Fast Food to Fresh Food inspired by Crispy Bits and Burnt Ends
- Pork Loin with Port Shallot Sauce by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen inspired by Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Sweet & Tender Brisket by Daddy Knows Less inspired by Juanita’s Cocina
- Fish Tacos by Cookistry inspired by Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Homemade Harissa by Masala Herb inspired by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Spicy Seoulful Pulled Pork Sandwiches by Family Foodie inspired by Kimchi Mom
- New Orleans Style White Beans & Rice by Catholic Foodie inspired by The Hand that Rocks the Ladle
- Spice Rubbed Chicken Tacos with Tropical Salsa by The Urban Mrs. inspired by Family Foodie
- Mac n Cheese Cups with Pork Shoulder Ragu by Crispy Bits and Burnt Ends inspired by Hip Foodie Mom
Sunday Supper Veggies:
- Carrots au Gratin by Shockingly Delicious inspired by Juanita’s Cocina
- Skillet Spinach Corn with Edamame, Cilantro & Bacon Bits by The Lovely Pantry inspired by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
Sunday Supper Desserts and Snacks:
- Chocolate Brownie Tart by That Skinny Chick Can Bake inspired by Magnolia Days
- Mexican Hot Cocoa Sandwich Cookies by Chocolate Moosey inspired by Juanita’s Cocina
- Cinnamon Apple Chimichangas by La Cocina de Leslie inspired by Juanita’s Cocina
- Apple Pull Apart Bread with Caramel Drizzle by Cravings of a Lunatic inspired by Gotta Get Baked
- Cherry Tart by Happy Baking Days inspired by Vintage Kitchen
- Orange Rolls by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies inspired by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Caramel Apple Bread by The Foodie Army Wife inspired by Fam Friends Food
- Rosettes by Simply Gourmet inspired by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Pumpkin Donut Puffs by Soni’s Food inspired by Daily Dish Recipes
- Chocolate Chip Cut-out Cookies by Basic and Delicious inspired by Chocolate Moosey
- Nutella Shortbread Bars by Kelly Bakes inspired by Baker Street
- Butterscotch Pudding Triple Chip Cookies by Mom’s Test Kitchen inspired by Dinner Dishes and Desserts
- Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream by The Messy Baker Blog inspired by Cravings of a Lunatic
- Angel Cake Sandwiches by Ninja Baker inspired by That Skinny Girl Can Bake
- Soft Pretzels with Spicy Beer Cheese Sauce by Vintage Kitchen inspired by girlichef
- Sweet N Spicy Roasted Spiced Nuts by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz inspired by The Foodie Army Wife
- Cheesecake with Fresh Berries by An Appealing Plan inspired by The Messy Baker Blog
Sunday Supper Breakfast Faves:
- Spiced Pumpkin Ricotta Oat Muffins by In the Kitchen with Audrey inspired by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Budget Friendly Breakfast Freezable Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwiches by In The Kitchen with KP inspired by Big Bear’s Wife
- Raspberry Hot Chocolate by My Catholic Kitchen inspired by Momma’s Meals
Sunday Supper Wine Pairings by ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
What a fun event filled with such good food! I only wish I could actually taste each one. Oh wait! I can. I have the recipes. Time to get cooking…
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My husband loves mussels but I never make them because the first time I ever ate them I really didn’t like them. But ever since I saw this original post I have wondered if I should try it again because the flavours of this dish looks amazing.
Lane,
I am so glad you tried and liked mussels. I didn’t realize that you had never tried them before. It’s funny because they are so easy and quick to cook, fairly inexpensive but they are so underused.
You made this recipe look even better than I ever could!
Isabel
Yeah mussels are my new go to other than shrimp. I found them at Costco for only $1.99/lb so next dinner I throw.. guess what we will be having. And thank you for this awesome recipe. I am now a chorizo addict.
I love mussels and make them often! A nice cheap and filling dinner! Beautiful photos Lane and this looked delicious!
I adore muscles but get tired of just the wine/garlic/butter that I usually have with them. This spurs me to get my rear in gear and make some tasty ones now!!! Great job
Yum! Sounds so good. I am not a fan of mussels, but I love the rest. And my husband would eat just about the whole pot!
oh my goodness! That looks so fancy and delicious!
My mouth is totally watering. If you hadn’t picked this one I would have. Looks great!!
Haha and I totally would have picked Karen’s bread. It is now a staple in our house.
This looks wonderful. I too have never tried mussels for most of the reasons you’ve cited but maybe it’s worth giving them a shot..
I would definitely give them a shot. I have oysters for the first time this summer and it gave me the confidence to try the mussels. If you like other seafood you will like mussels.
I have to try this recipe since we’re big Seafood lovers!! Love your first pic
This looks like heaven in a bowl! Oh My Goodness, I have to add this to my must make list. I may be in love with the flavor combination. Thanks for sharing, I must have missed it the first time.
This was mind-blowing then, and it’s mind-blowing now! Gorgeous!
I am sitting here wishing I had a big piece of crusty bread and a verrry long arm that could reach in there and sop up some of that delicious broth. The whole dish looks so rich and delicious! We love mussels so I will definitely give this one a try.
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My husband would absolutely LOVE this dish!
This is a superb dish and you honored it. It looks so amazing! Here we eat mussels in a garlic, parsley and white wine `broth´ and just use our hands and discard the shells onto a big bowl in the table. Sometimes we put another bowl with water and lemon slices in case you want to dip your fingers and `wash´ them momentarily. Have a great day Lane!
Paula I’m trying something similar next time I cook them. So you just pluck them out with your fingers?
No, we take the opened shell with our hand and `slurp´ the mussel, like some people do with oysters. Does it make sense?
Yep, gotcha!
Never made mussels before & these look so gorgeous ! All that bright color I almost thought it was butter chicken
I’ve only tried mussels once because they freak me out a bit (smae with clams – it’s a mollusk thing!), but this dish is gorgeous! And I bet the sauce is amazing!
A beautiful meal. I found a new store this week and they have a large seafood section. One thing I noticed was the mussels and now I have a reason to go back and get some. Just the thought of them with the shrimp and chorizo and that sauce. Oh yum!
Congratulations Lane on a fabulously successful gourmet dish!Your photos of the Portuguese mussels and shrimps dish are fabulous. So glad Publix does the prep work on the mussels. (My parents live in Florida and The Ninja Baker takes over the kitchen so very happy to have your tip.)
Your mussels and shrimp look SO GOOD!!! I’ve always thought that seafood was expensive as well but now I will take a closer look!!! Thank you for this!! Looks so good!!!!
When you can find seafood on sale it can be a great value.
Lane, this dish looks amazing. I just want to take that crusty bread and dip it in that flavorful sauce.
We buy mussels at Costco from time to time. Must try this recipe! It looks positively delicious!
I’m glad I discovered them at costco. They were only $1.99/lb have the family over next week and doing another mussel dish.
oh my you are very daring, respect! Like you, I disliked mussels when I was a kid and until now I have not dared to eat them. We have those every week at least once in France ( in the summer months) and I was never daring enough to give them a go. So you say I and others like me should take the jump and give them a chance? Your pictures made me want to try a spoon now. ^.^
I love other seafood, but I never really gave mussels a chance. I just recently had oysters which I liked so I figured mussels weren’t to different. But I really don’t think they have much of a distinct flavor in this dish. Just load up on the sauce and I say give it a try!
This looks fantastic! I love mussels and shrimp, but my husband’s stomach doesn’t react to well to shellfish. I’m sitting here pining over your pictures!
This dish would go over SO well in my house. Mussels are my hubby’s favorite…and I’m not far behind. I would probably have to make a loaf of bread per person…soaking up the juices in my favorite part. These look amazing!
This looks and sounds amazing! I’m now convinced that adding chorizo to a dish elevates the flavor levels a few notches. (Thanks to Isabel!) What a great dinner party dish!
Love mussels, it’s been far too long!
Way to tackle a bucket list dish, Lane! I’ve always been wary of certain shellfish, such as clams, oysters and mussels. I’m not a fan of oysters but I discovered that I love clams and mussels, both of which are pretty inexpensive and are so easy to cook. This version is so incredibly drool-inducing. Mussels, shrimp, broth, bread & white wine = the perfect meal!
I’ve already had dinner, but you’ve made me hungry ALL over again! What a magnificent dish…I love mussels, too…and with shrimp and chorizo sounds incredible!!!
Lane this dish is picture perfect!!! I love how you’ve presented it – it looks delicious!!
This looks and sounds so delicious. I really like mussels a lot and it always reminds me of vacation. Mussels and Fries…so delicious; I have also never made mussels myself. Maybe I give them a try now
~ Bea
This is so yummy! You have combined my two types of seafood and I am sure the Chorizo sauce match perfectly with them!
I’ve been thinking about making paella but I think I will make this instead. All the flavors but no rice. I like it! Beautiful!
Hoping to make a paella in the next few weeks if I can find a big enough pan.
This looks wonderful Lane. I’m loving your taste and choice of recipes throughout your blog. I can’t wait for the updates.
Yum, this looks sooo good.