Beer-Steamed Mussels with Chorizo

Name: Beer-Steamed Mussels with Chorizo
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 8 ounces fresh Mexican chorizo, casings removed; 1 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced; 1 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, plus 1 sliced in half (optional); 1 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 1 (12-ounce) bottle Mexican beer, such as Pacifico; 1 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed, debearded; 1 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro; 1 Hot sauce and crusty toasted bread (for serving; optional); 1 A large Dutch oven or braising pan with a lid

From the kitchen of Carly

Chorizo and beer create a punchy broth that steams open plump mussels in minutes. The spiced, savory liquid is half the dish, so grab bread for serious soaking. Cilantro adds brightness to this weeknight-friendly shellfish dinner.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

11 tablespoon olive oil
18 ounces fresh Mexican chorizo, casings removed
11 medium white onion, thinly sliced
12 garlic cloves, finely chopped, plus 1 sliced in half (optional)
11 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
11 teaspoon kosher salt
11 (12-ounce) bottle Mexican beer, such as Pacifico
12 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 pounds mussels, scrubbed, debearded
11/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1Hot sauce and crusty toasted bread (for serving; optional)
1A large Dutch oven or braising pan with a lid

Instructions

Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium. Cook chorizo, onion, chopped garlic, cumin, and salt, stirring frequently to break up chorizo, until onions are softened and chorizo is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Add beer and butter; increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute to reduce slightly. Add mussels, cover, and cook until mussels open, 5, 8 minutes; discard any mussels that do not open.
Spoon mussels into bowls. Ladle brothy chorizo mixture over. Top with cilantro, then hot sauce, if using. Rub bread with cut side of garlic clove, if using, and serve alongside.