Mussels in Champagne
(Moules en Champagne)
Ingredients
Mussels 1 pack
Chorizo sausage 10 pcs
Onion 1
Garlic 3 petals
Shallots 1
Butter 10 g
Thyme pinch of
Black pepper pinch of
Salt pinch of
Champagne 300 ml
Chicken broth 100 ml
Parsley pinch of
Crusty bread 2
Preparation
– Dice the onion, garlic and shallots separately
– After cleaning the blue mussels, check and discard any open blue mussels that will not close when squeezed gently (Dead mussels)
– Set Aside
Method
– Heat the pot over medium heat, add oil, add the onion, garlic and shallots diced, fry until the onions are soft, and the diced garlic and shallots give off a fragrant aroma
– Add a little butter
– Add Chorizo sausage and stir fry until fragrant
– Add blue mussels for quick stir fry
– Add champagne
– Add chicken broth until all ingredients are covered
– Add Thyme, black pepper and salt to taste
– Add a little butter and parsley
– Stir evenly until boiling
– Cover the pot, turn to medium-low heat and cook until the blue mussels open (about 3 – 5 minutes)
– Serve with crusty bread