Spanish-Style Mussels with Olives, Chorizo and Sherry

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      20 min

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The Sun-Soaked Plate: 20 staple Mediterranean ingredients, endless flavours

By Marc Fosh

Published 2026

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 50 g/1¾

Method

All Spanish flavours seem to marry well with mussels. This is one of my favourite recipes, and whenever I’m looking for a simple, delicious supper dish to share with family and friends, it never lets me down.

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over a low heat, add the onion, chorizo, red pepper and garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring until softened. Stir in the mussels (ensuri