Steamed Mussels with Chorizo and white wine

For all of the seafood lovers out there, this is a dish for you. This dish is full of flavors and is great for an appetizer or a main course. Try to buy the Mussels the same day that you are preparing them so they are fresh. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 # chorizo, cut into small pieces
4 shallots, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, finely diced
4 # mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1 cup dry white wine
3 T cilantro, fresh finely diced
6 T butter, cut into pieces
1 Baguette, cut into 1 inch pieces

Place a pot over medium heat. Add the chorizo and saute until golden brown. Add the shallots and the garlic and saute for about 2 minutes. Add the mussels and and toss to coat. Add the white wine. Cover the pot and cook until the mussels have opened. (about 3 minutes) Add the cilantro and toss till coated.

Using a slotted spoon transfer the mussels to another bowl and cover to keep warm. Boil the remaining liquid for 1 minute. Whisk in the butter and sprinkle in the remaining cilantro. Pour juices over top of the mussels and serve with the baguette pieces for dipping.