Chilli Stuffed Mussels

Directions

1. 1
   Chilli Tomatoe Sauce:.
2. 2
   Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
3. 3
   add onion and cook, stirring for 5 mins or until soft and golden.
4. 4
   Add the garlic, chillies and paprika, cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
5. 5
   Increase the heat to high and add the mussels, wine, sherry and a large pinch of salt.
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   Stir everything together, then cover and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, for 3-4 minutes, or until the mussels pop open.
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   Discard any that did not open.
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   Remove the mussels from the pan and leave until cool enough to handle.
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   While the mussels are cooling, stir the crushed tomatoes into the sauce along with the thyme and sugar.
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    Bring to the boil and allow to boil for approx 15 mins or until thick and pulpy.
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    Meanwhile, when the mussels are cool enough to handle, pull them out of their shells and set aside.
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    Pull the shells apart at their hinges into two halves.
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    Choose the biggest halves, remove any muscle with a sharp knife, then rinse well, pat dry with paper towels.
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    Finely chop the mussel meat, stir it through the sauce, then take the sauce off the heat.
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    Spoon the sauce into the mussel shells and sit them on a foil-lined baking tray.
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    Preheat the broiler to high.
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    Topping:.
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    combine the cheese, breadcrumbs and parsley and sprinkle it over the mussels.
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    Drizzle with olive oil, then put the baking tray under the broiler for 2-3 mins or until topping is crisp and golden.