Steamed Mussels With Chorizo

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages chorizo sausages, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 dozen mussels, scribbed
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 orange, halved
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add chorizo; saute 3 minutes, until browned.

3. 3

   Add garlic and bay leaves; cook one minute until fragrant. Add mussels and wine.

4. 4

   Squeeze orange juice into the pan, then add halves (the rind will add another dimension to the sauce).

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, cover and steam 5 minutes or until mussels open (discard any that don't). Discard bay leaves, sprinkle with parsley and serve.