Steamed Mussels with Tomatoes on the Vine & Merguez Sausage

Serves 4 as an appetizer or 2 as a main course. Clams can be substituted for mussels or a combination of both clams and mussels can be used for this recipe.

• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 2 fresh Merguez sausage, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• ½ cup whipping cream
• 3 lbs. fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
• 3 Windset Farms™ Tomatoes on the Vine coarsely chopped
• 2 Tbsp. Italian parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan heat oil and butter over med/high heat. Add sausage and cook through, (about 2 minutes each side).
2. Remove sausage from pan and add garlic. Sauté garlic for a minute and add white wine and whipping cream. Add Windset Farms™ Tomatoes on the Vine, mussels and cover. Cook mussels for 4 minutes or until they are fully opened. Discard any unopened mussels. Add cooked sausage, Italian parsley and stir.
3. Serve in bowls with crusty bread to mop up the sauce.