Clams With Chorizos

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.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6-10

Ingredients

• 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.