Steamed Clams With Spicy Sausage and Tomatoes |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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From Bon Appetit, November 2000, submitted by Bobbi Claibourne, Tucson, AZ. This sounds wonderful. Plan on some good bread to soak up the juices. Makes 6 first course servings or you can serve over pasta for an entree. You can also add some mussels or substitute mussels for the clams. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 lb hot italian sausage, casings removed |
1/2 cup chopped shallot |
4 garlic cloves, chopped |
1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper |
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice |
1 cup canned low sodium chicken broth |
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
4 lbs littleneck clams, scrubbed (about 3 dozen) |
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil |
Directions:
1. Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add sausages; saute until almost cooked through, breaking up with fork, about 10 minutes.
3. Add shallots, garlic and dried red pepper.
4. Saute until sausage is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
5. Mix in tomatoes with juices, broth and vinegar.
6. Add clams, cover and boil until clams open, about 8 minutes (discard any clams that do not open).
7. Mix in basil.
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