Portuguese Steamed Clams Recipe
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Portuguese Steamed Clams

By: Star Pooley 
"Being of Portuguese decent and raised in Rhode Island along the Eastern seaboard, this recipe is a wonderful combination of my two heritages. If desired serve with a small cup of melted butter for dipping clams and don't forget a fresh loaf of warm, crusty bread!!! Note: If the clams seem sandy, soak them for a couple of hours or overnight in the refrigerator in salted water with a bit of vinegar, cornmeal, and cayenne pepper."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (22)

What to Drink?

Wine Pinot Grigio
Cocktail Bloody Mary
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

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 cups white wine
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

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 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 697 | Total Fat: 52.6g | Cholesterol: 104mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2007 by lizardcrv   view full review
Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! Truly an easy recipe and very tasty. I did however add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2003 by GOTIMONE   view full review
Absolutely wonderful.. I also added a couple of large chunks of celery while steaming.. You...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2003 by SNOWBUNNII Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Awesome! This recipe is a keeper, thanks for sharing..
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2009 by DocDave   view full review
Followed this to the letter...flavor was all there...something was missing... chorizo was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2008 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
Hubby thought this was absolutely fabulous! Used beer instead of wine, added small red...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2010 by seasonedcook   view full review
This was fantastic and SO fast. With prep, it takes no more than 30 minutes. I did not have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2007 by Jackie   view full review
I'm not a big steamer fan, but I made this for guests last night and they couldn't get enough...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2009 by jcbrand   view full review
I didn't have quite enough clams so I threw in my scallops and it was wonderful. Fast, easy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2007 by Christine M   view full review
I liked this so much I built a food list around it! Brings back memories of the summers we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2007 by Sofia Portuguesa   view full review
Great tasting, fast, easy, and surly a dish the whole family can enjoy.

 

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