Mussels With Chorizo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp oil
2 None shallots, peeled and finely diced
1 clove garlic, peeled and finely diced
3/4 cup dry white wine
4 1/2 lb mussels, any open shells discarded, beards removed
1 1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
3.5 oz chorizo, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, a little reserved for garnish, remainder finely chopped

Preparation

Heat oil in a large saucepan and sweat shallots and garlic over medium heat for 4 mins. Add wine and mussels, cover and simmer for 8 mins, until mussels open. Strain liquid into a clean saucepan. Discard any unopened shells. Whisk creme fraiche (or sour cream, if using) into liquid and warm over low heat. Season then add mussels and keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat a frying pan over medium heat and cook chorizo for 4-5 mins, until crispy. Add to mussels then distribute between serving dishes and sprinkle with parsley. Garnish with parsley leaves.