Jul 14 2026
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Chourico Braised Mussels Recipe

Inspired by Surf Woburn
Time30m
Serves4

tomato, garlic, onion, herbs, butter, grilled ciabatta

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Herbs and Seasoning

Cooking Ingredients

Serving

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the Mussels

    Rinse the mussels under cold running water and scrub the shells to remove any dirt or debris. Remove the beards by pulling them off firmly.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Chourico

    Remove the casing from the chourico sausage and crumble it into small pieces.

  3. 3

    Chop Vegetables

    Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Dice the tomatoes and set aside.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Sauté Chourico

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the crumbled chourico and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until browned.

  2. 5

    Add Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.

  3. 6

    Incorporate Tomatoes and Herbs

    Stir in the diced tomatoes, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to break down slightly.

  4. 7

    Add Mussels

    Increase the heat to high, add the cleaned mussels to the pot, and cover with a lid. Cook for 5-7 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally, until the mussels have opened.

  5. 8

    Finish with Butter

    Once the mussels are open, stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter until melted and well combined.

Serving

  1. 9

    Prepare Grilled Ciabatta

    While the mussels are cooking, grill the ciabatta slices until golden brown on both sides.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Serve the chourico braised mussels in bowls with the grilled ciabatta on the side for dipping into the broth.

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