Jul 13 2026
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**mejillones (contains Nuts) Recipe

Inspired by El Farol
Time30m
Serves4

mussels in a spicy tomato broth with hazelnut picada, served with fries and grilled bread

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Ingredients

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For the Mussels

For the Hazelnut Picada

For serving

Method

Preparing the Mussels

  1. 1

    Clean the Mussels

    Rinse the mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any debris. Remove the beards and discard any mussels that are open.

  2. 2

    Cook the Base

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.

  3. 3

    Add Tomatoes and Spices

    Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, red chili flakes, smoked paprika, and white wine. Season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Mussels

    Add the cleaned mussels to the pot. Cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the mussels have opened. Stir in chopped parsley before serving.

Preparing the Hazelnut Picada

  1. 5

    Make the Picada

    In a bowl, combine toasted hazelnuts, bread, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and olive oil. Mix well and season with salt to taste.

Serving the Dish

  1. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the mussels in bowls with the spicy tomato broth. Garnish with hazelnut picada on top. Serve alongside fries and grilled bread.

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