portuguese steamed clams

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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 cups white
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• 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 and . 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.