Moroccan Chermoula Steamed Mussels

Steamed Mussels

These Moroccan-spiced steamed mussels are a wonderfully fragrant and elegant dish, ready in just 20 minutes. Fresh mussels are steamed open in Amboora's Zesty Chermoula Tagine Cooking Sauce, infusing them with the bright, herby flavours of chermoula. Serve with plenty of crusty bread to soak up every drop of the incredible sauce — a perfect starter or sharing dish.

Serves 4

Prep time: 5 mins

Cooking time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

2 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 jar Amboora Zesty Chermoula Tagine Cooking Sauce

800g mussels, cleaned

a handful of fresh parsley, chopped

Crusty bread, to serve

Method:

1. In a pan over a low / medium heat, fry the onion in some olive oil until softened. Add the garlic and fry for a few more minutes.
2. Add the chermoula sauce, season to taste and simmer for 5 mins.
3. Add the mussels, cover with a lid and steam for around 4-5 mins until the shells have opened. Make sure you discard any that haven’t opened as these might not be safe to eat.
4. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and dip some crusty bread into the delicious sauce.