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Clams With Chorizos
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 10
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.
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com