Ingredients

  • Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 pounds Andouille Sausage, Casings Removed
  • 1/2 cups Diced Shallots
  • 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoons Red Chili Flakes
  • 1- 1/2 cup Dry White Wine
  • 1 cup Clam Juice
  • 1 can (32 Oz. Size) Crushed San Marzano Tomatoes
  • 4 pounds Fresh Mussels, Scrubbed And Debearded
  • 5 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 1/2 cups Chopped Italian Parsley, Plus More For Garnish
  • 5 slices Lemon
  • Kosher Salt And Black Pepper

Method

  • Heat a heavy bottom pot with 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add in the sausage and use a wooden spoon to crumble up the meat while its browning.
  • Once cooked, remove the sausage to a plate.
  • Lower the heat to medium and cook the shallots for 2-3 minutes until tender but not browned.
  • Add in the garlic, chili flakes and cook for an additional minute.
  • Turn the heat back up to high and add in the white wine.
  • Deglaze the pan with the wine and use the wooden spoon to scrape up the brown pits.
  • Reduce the liquids by half.
  • Add in the clam juice and tomatoes (with their juices).
  • Once the liquids come to a slow boil, carefully add in the mussels, thyme, parsley, and lemon slices.
  • Stir in the cooked sausage and cover the pot with a lid.
  • Cook for 4-5 minutes until the mussels have opened.
  • Remove the mussels to a serving dish.
  • Check the broth for seasonings and adjust as needed with the kosher salt and pepper.
  • Ladle the broth over the mussels and garnish with additional parsley and lemon wedges.
  • Serve immediately with warm bread (baguettes or ciabatta).