Clams With Chorizos

Rita~'s Note:

My Husband and I have this in one of our favorite Portuguese restaurant. Make sure you have some Portuguese bread to dip into the yummy, salty, garlicy juices.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3 dozen littleneck clams , scrubbed
• 7 ounces chorizo sausage , sliced
• 1 sliced leeks or 1 onion
• 1 chili pepper , sliced thinly
• 2 tablespoons butter (I use Fresh Herb Butter recipe 82424)
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 plum tomatoes , diced
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• lemon slice , for garnish

Directions:

1. In a large pan fry chorizos till lightly browned.
2. Add butter, leeks, chili, bay leaf, garlic saute for 3 minutes add wine, diced tomatoes, and bay leaf bring to a boil.
3. Add the clams cover and steam for 5 minutes till all are opened.
4. Throw out any that do not open.
5. Garnish with lemons and parsley.
6. Serve with bread to soak up the juices.

Reviews

[ROV Chef]

I have had this recipe in my "to make" list for awhile and I finally got around to making it. Super easy and tons of flavor. My daughter loved it as well.

[genevi16]

This was simply fantastic! Made this for dinner tonight. Will definitely make it again. Thanks.

[sugaree]

My husband had something similar at a restaurant near our house. I served this over rigatoni and it was quite nice. Makes a great starter at a dinner party.