Author Notes
Fettuccine pasta tossed with white wine-steamed mussels, spicy chorizo, and lemon parsley butter and drizzled with chorizo oil. —Riley Wofford
Ingredients
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6 tablespoons
unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1
lemon, zested
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1/4 cup
fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
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Kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons
olive oil
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1
large shallot, diced
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2 pounds
mussels, beards trimmed and cleaned
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1/2 cup
dry white wine
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2
fresh thyme sprigs
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1 pound
fettuccine pasta
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6 ounces
chorizo sausage, skinned and thinly sliced
Directions
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Stir together the butter, lemon zest, and parsley in a small bowl to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until softened. Add the mussels, white wine, and thyme, cover the pan, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the mussels open. Let the mussels cool slightly, then remove from the shells. Reserve a few shells for garnish and discard the rest.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente.
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Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo and remaining tablespoon of olive oil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the sausage is warmed through. Transfer the chorizo oil to a small bowl and set aside.
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Drain the pasta and add to the skillet, along with the mussels and lemon butter, and toss to combine. Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl and drizzle with the chorizo oil.
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