Blue mussels with an Italian Flavor

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Newfoundland cultured mussels
2.5 lbs. (1kg)
Chorizo sausage or hot Italian sausage, sliced
1 lb. (450g)
Olive oil
1/4 cup (60mL)
Onion, thinly sliced
1 cup (250mL)
Green onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup (125mL)
Garlic cloves, minced
4
White wine
1 cup (250mL)
Salt and Pepper
pinch

Nutritional Values

Calories642
Fat34g
Protein55g
Carbs21g
Sugar5g
Fiber2g
Sodium723mg

Instructions

  1. Just before cooking, rinse mussels under cold running water. Discard any mussels that do not close when lightly tapped, set aside.
  2. Sauté the sausage, onions and garlic in olive oil using a frying pan until the onion is golden.
  3. Lay cleaned mussels on top of onions and sausage. Add wine and salsa. Mix and cover.
    Steam for 4-7 minutes. Add salt and pepper.

Recipe provided by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador