Clams and Chorizo With Tomato and Garlic |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a delicious appetizer. Serve in small bowls with crusty French bread slices. Ingredients:
4 garlic cloves, minced |
1/4 lb hot spanish chorizo sausage, cut into 1/4 inch dice (or italian soppresata, 3/4 cup) |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
2 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes |
4 lbs littleneck clams, scrubbed |
Directions:
1. Cook garlic and chorizo/soppresata in oil in a large frying pan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally until garlic is light brown.
2. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer, breaking up all large pieces.
3. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally until sauce is thickened - about 15 minutes.
4. Stir in clams and cook covered over moderately high heat, stirring once, until clams open (9-12 minutes)
5. Discard any clams that have not opened after 12 minutes.
6. Serve immediately.
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