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Clams and Chourico

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"These clams are steamed in dark beer with chourico sausage and red onions for a full flavored meal."
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This recipe has been rated 7 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 24 small clams in shell, scrubbed
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces chourico sausage, diced
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark beer
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed roma tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place clams in a large pot with enough water to cover. Stir in cornmeal. Let stand for about 20 minutes. Rinse clams thoroughly before cooking.
  2. Heat the olive oil and garlic in a large pot over medium heat. When the garlic is fragrant, add the chourico, onion, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 or 3 minutes, then pour in about 3/4 of the beer. Let simmer for a few more minutes, then add the clam juice, tomatoes, and rinsed clams.
  3. Cover, and simmer until all clams have opened. Season with oregano, salt and pepper before serving. Drink or discard remaining beer.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 15, 2005 by JOHNNIEFISHPIMP 
This recipe is a dead ringer for the Clams Del Diablo we had at Thee Oceanaire Seafood Room in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 15, 2006 by SENIORGAL 
Great recipe and was an instant hit. One major note is to use pure Portuguese chourico, not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 2, 2008 by raebbie 
This is a really great clam recipe. The cornmeal is to get the sand out of the clams, so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 28, 2007 by jwallacemiller 
This was terrific! Unique and flavorful. It's pretty easy to make, depending on your knife... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 17, 2007 by i never measure 
i agree with another poster to use "portugese" churico.... and not the kind you find... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 1, 2006 by SSilva 
Kev, anything you make is worth 5 stars to me!!!!!!!!!! :) MORE


 
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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
Living In: Coventry, Rhode Island, USA

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Nutritional Information
Clams and Chourico

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 438

  • Total Fat: 30.5g
  • Cholesterol: 46mg
  • Sodium: 1016mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.4g
  • Protein: 13.3g

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