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Portuguese Steamed Clams
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 50 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 6
Truly an easy recipe and very tasty
Ingredients:
5 pounds clams in shell, scrubbed
1 1/2 pounds chorizo, sliced into chunks
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup water
2 cups white wine
1/4 cup olive oil
fresh parsley to garnish
Directions:
1. Wash clams well in a sink of cold water. Discard any clams that are already opened.
2. In a large stock pot with a tight fitting lid, place the cleaned clams. Add the sausage, onion, tomatoes. garlic, water and wine. Cover and set over high heat. Steam until all the clams open up. Be sure to shake the pan often to insure even heat.
3. Drizzle olive oil over the cooked clams. Evenly divide all the ingredients into warm soup plates. Divide the broth into side cups for dipping.
4. Sprinkle with parsley.
By RecipeOfHealth.com