Clams and Chourico



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Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
20 mins

Total Time:
30 mins

Servings:
4

Yield:
4 servings


Ingredients

  • 24smallclams in shell, scrubbed
  • ¼cupcornmeal
  • ¼cupolive oil
  • 3clovesgarlic, minced
  • 8ounceschourico sausage, diced
  • 1mediumred onion, sliced
  • 1pinchred pepper flakes (Optional)
  • 1(12 fluid ounce) can or bottledark beer
  • 1(8 ounce) bottleclam juice
  • 1(28 ounce) cancrushed roma tomatoes
  • 3tablespoonschopped fresh oregano
  • 1pinchsalt and pepper to taste

  • Directions

    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.

    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.

    Cover, and simmer until all clams have opened. Season with oregano, salt and pepper before serving. Drink or discard remaining beer.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    435 Calories
    31g Fat
    23g Carbs
    13g Protein

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