PORTUGUESE STEAMED CLAMS

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Being of Portuguese decent and from Rhode Island, this recipe combines both of my favorites! Make sure to serve warm, crusty bread with this to soak up all the delicious broth!

Provided by quotFoodThe Way To

Categories     Portuguese

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 lbs clams in shell, scrubbed
1 1/2 lbs chorizo sausage, sliced into chunks
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups white wine
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Wash clams well in a sink of cold water. Discard any clams that are already opened.
  • In a large stock pot with a tight fitting lid, place the cleaned clams.
  • Add the sausage, onion, tomatoes, wine, garlic and red pepper.
  • Cover and set over high heat; Steam until all the clams open up. Be sure to shake the pan often to insure even heat.
  • Drizzle olive oil over the cooked clams. Evenly divide all the ingredients into warm soup plates.
  • Divide the broth into side cups for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1101.3, Fat 79.8, SaturatedFat 26.6, Cholesterol 175.4, Sodium 2628.6, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 5.5, Protein 55.1

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