Portuguese Steamed Clams

Submitted by portuguese_princess

"Don't forget the Portuguese buns to dip in the jucies."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 5 lbs clams in shell, scrubbed
• 1 1⁄2 lbs chorizo sausage, sliced (Portuguese sausage)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups white wine
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil

directions

1. Wash clams well in a sink of cold water.
2. In a large stock pot with a tight lid, place the cleaned clams, sausage, onion, tomatoes and wine in pot.
3. Cover and set over med-high heat.
4. Steam until all the clams open up (disguard any clams that do not open).
5. Be sure to shake pan often to ensure even cooking.
6. Drizzle olive oil over the cooked clams.