Portuguese Mussels and Shrimp in Chorizo Sauce

When it comes to cooking seafood at home it can be intimating and daunting for some people. This, however, does not have to be the case. All you need is good product. I bought my fresh mussels and shrimp at Charlie's Seafood Market here in Saskatoon. I dare you to try this recipe and see for yourself how easy it can be!

Chorizo is a name given to a variety of sausages, both fresh and cured, from Spain and Latin America. Chorizo is made from pork, is heavily seasoned, and has a characteristically red color. Although there are many regional varieties, most chorizo can usually be placed into one of two categories, Spanish or Mexican.

1/2 cup of olive oil
3  garlic cloves, minced
1 small Chorizo, diced
1 Green Pepper diced
1 large tomato, seeds removed and diced
1 bay Leaf
6 oz can of tomato paste
2 cups of chicken stock (or half a bottle of a good white wine)
1 lb of Mussels
1 lb of Shrimp
1 sprig of Fresh Parsley
Sea Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper

Line a large heavy pan with olive oil. Add minced garlic, chorizo, diced green pepper and large tomato and simmer until slightly browned. Add bay leaf, tomato paste and chicken stock and stir on medium heat until your kitchen smells amazing and the sauce is blended well.

Add Mussels and Shrimp and cover pot. Cook on medium for 10 minutes. Discard any unopened Mussels. Sprinkle with parsley and salt and pepper and stir until well blended.

Recipe borrowed from Family Foodie