Mussels Portuguese Style Food

SHUCKERS' PORTUGUESE MUSSELS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix together enough butter and garlic to spread on the bread. Split the bread down the middle and spread the garlic and butter mixture liberally on the bread. Bake until toasted, 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, clean and de-beard the mussels, and then set aside.
• Set a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of the butter to melt. Add the chourico and sweat for about 1 minute. Add the onions, green peppers and red peppers, and saute for 1 minute. Add the wine and 1/2 cup water, and stir. Add the mussels and cover; cook until the mussels open, 4 minutes.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat. Transfer the mussels to a large bowl, then spoon the cooking liquid with the onions, peppers and chourico over the top.
• Serve the bowl of mussels with the warm garlic bread.

MUSSELS PORTUGUESE STYLE

Steps:

• Prepare mussels, discarding any that will not close after a light tap.
• Heat olive oil, or combination olive oil and butter, over medium heat in a dutch oven. Saute garlic about 5 minutes, but do not allow to brown.
• Add chicken broth and wine. Allow to come to a boil.
• Add mussels and cover. Steam about 2 - 3 minutes until shells open. Do not overcook or mussels will become rubbery. Discard any unopened shells. Garnish with fresh, chopped parsley.
• Serve "family style" in the pot or in individual bowls. French bread can be used to sop up sauce.

PORTUGUESE STYLE MUSSELS IN SPICY CHOURICO TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Scrub the mussels with a stiff brush and pull out the hairy beards. Rinse and drain
• In a large pot add enough water to fill approximately 3 inches. Add the sliced lemon and mussels. Bring to boil. Steam until the shells have opened. Approximately 2-3 minutes. Discard any unopened mussels.
• While the mussels are steaming, add oil to a large frying pan. Sautee diced chourico until starting to brown. Add in the onions, garlic, chili flakes, smoked paprika, paprika, and pinch of salt. Continue to saute until the onions are cooked.
• Deglaze the pan by adding in wine. Use the spatula to scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pan.
• Add diced tomatoes, heavy cream and parsley. Stir to combine. Season to taste with salt.
• Strain the mussels and discard the lemon slices. Add the mussels to the tomato sauce and toss to combine.
• Sprinkle with more fresh parsley and serve with warm crusty bread.
• Enjoy!

PORTUGUESE-STYLE STEAMED MUSSELS

Steps:

• In a large (6 quart) casserole or soup pot over medium-high heat, combine olive oil and bay leaves. Heat for 1 minute, then add garlic, onion and red bell pepper. Saute vegetables until tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, sausage and wine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add mussels. Cover and steam until mussels open, about 5 minutes. Remove mussels to serving bowls. Return pot to medium heat, and add parsley, cilantro and black pepper to taste. Spoon sauce over mussels, and serve immediately.

PORTUGUESE-STYLE MUSSELS OVER LINGUINE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Remove the skin from the sausage and chop into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces. Combine the olive oil and sausage into a large, deep pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes.
• When the sausage begins to brown, add the garlic.
• Cook 1 or 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, then add the tomatoes and 1/4 cup basil.
• Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring, until tomatoes are softened. Add the water if you are not using canned tomatoes. Stir, add the mussels, cover, and turn heat to high.
• Salt the boiling water and cook the pasta until it is al dente.
• Cook the mussels, shaking the pot occasionally until all the mussels are open, about 10 minutes.
• Drain the pasta, place in a large serving bowl, and pour the mussels and sauce over the pasta.
• Garnish and serve.