Mussels with Chorizo and White Wine Cream Sauce

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If you're craving an elegant yet rustic seafood dish that’s bursting with bold flavor, these grilled mussels in chorizo white wine cream sauce are the answer. This recipe blends smoky chorizo, briny mussels, and sweet tomatoes with a creamy wine reduction, all finished over a hot grill for added depth. Served with toasted baguette slices, it's the perfect centerpiece for your next backyard gathering or a show-stopping appetizer for a seafood lover’s dinner.

Pro Tips

  • Make sure to discard any mussels that do not open during the cooking process.

  • Use a cast iron or heavy-duty grill-safe pan to maintain even heat.

  • For extra richness, stir in a pat of butter right before serving.

This recipe was made using the Char-Griller Dual Feul Gas and Charcoal Grill and Smoker.

Mussels with Chorizo and White Wine Cream Sauce

Serves:
Cook Time: 0 - 30 min
Skill:
Intermediate:
Method:
Grilled

Ingredients

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Why You'll Love This Grilled Mussels Recipe

  • Restaurant-quality flavor at home

  • Bold Spanish-inspired ingredients like chorizo and white wine

  • Grill-fired cooking adds smoky complexity

  • Perfect for entertaining or elevating a weeknight dinner

  • One-pan recipe makes cleanup easy

Instructions

  1. 01

    Preheat your grill to 450°F and place a grill-safe pan directly on the grates to bring it to temperature.

  2. 02

    Add a splash of olive oil to the hot pan. Sauté the onions and garlic until translucent. Stir in the chorizo and cook until the fat is rendered and the sausage is slightly crispy.

  3. 03

    Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Simmer for a few minutes, then add the heavy cream and thyme. Continue to cook until the sauce reduces by half and slightly thickens.

  4. 04

    While the sauce reduces, char the cherry tomatoes on the grill until blistered and slightly blackened. Add the mussels to the cream sauce, then top with the charred tomatoes. Cover the pan or close the grill lid and steam until mussels have opened, about 5–7 minutes.

  5. 05

    Transfer mussels and sauce to a serving bowl or shallow platter. Garnish with chopped parsley and sliced chives, and serve hot with toasted baguette slices for dipping.

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