Chorizo and Mussels Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 pound chorizo (sliced or crumbled)
• 2 large shallots (finely chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup non-oak Sauvignon blanc white wine
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 tablespoon harissa lemon paste
• 1/2 tablespoon harissa seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional (for extra heat)
• 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes halved
• 2 pounds fresh mussels (cleaned and debearded)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped plus extra for garnish)
• Himalayan salt to taste or regular salt
• Wild Madagascar peppercorn or regular black pepper freshly ground to taste
• Lemon wedges for serving
• Baguette bread for dipping