portuguese steamed clams

Name: Portuguese Steamed Clams
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 5 pound(s) clams in shell, scrubbed; 1 1/2 pound(s) portuguese chourico or linguica sausage, sliced into chunks; 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges; 1 can(s) (14 1/2 ounce) diced tomatoes; 2 cup(s) white wine; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil

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star pooley

Bullhead City, AZ

Updated on Nov 27, 2011

Being of Portuguese decent and from Rhode Island, this recipe combines both of my favorites! Make sure to serve warm, crusty bread with this to soak up all the delicious broth!

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 15 Min

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yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

5 pounds clams in shell, scrubbed
1 1/2 pounds portuguese chourico or linguica sausage, sliced into chunks
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
1 can (14 1/2 ounce) diced tomatoes
2 cups white wine
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil

How To Make portuguese steamed clams

Step 1

Wash clams well in a sink of cold water. Discard any clams that are already opened.

Step 2

In a large stock pot with a tight fitting lid, place the cleaned clams.
Step 3

Add the sausage, onion, tomatoes, wine, garlic and red pepper.
Step 4

Cover and set over high heat; Steam until all the clams open up. Be sure to shake the pan often to insure even heat.
Step 5

Drizzle olive oil over the cooked clams. Evenly divide all the ingredients into warm soup plates.
Step 6

Divide the broth into side cups for dipping.
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