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- 2 lbs mussels
- 1/2 can hefeweisen or saison beer, (6 oz)
- 1 cup water
- 2 8 oz cans muir glen whole fire roasted tomatoes, cut into cubes
- 5-6 spoonfuls tomato sauce from can
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tbsp paprika, (preferably organic)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 andouille sausage - sliced 1/4 inch wide, (chorizo as a substitute)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 small handful parsley leaves
- 3-4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, enough to cover the bottom of the pan
Heat deep pot on medium high for 2 minutes
Add olive oil and heat for 1 minute
Add garlic and onion, cook for 5 minutes until soft and starting to brown on the edges
Add andouille sausage, salt and pepper, cook for 5 minutes
Add tomatoes and tomato sauce, cook for 5-10 minutes until bubbling
Add bay leaf, paprika, parsley, and cook for 5 minutes
Add mussels, beer, and water
Cover and cook for 5 minutes until the mussels open up
Turn off heat and keep covered until ready to serve