Portuguese Steamed Clams
By
star pooley
@starryrose
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Ingredients
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5 lbclams in shell, scrubbed
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1 1/2 lbportuguese chourico or linguica sausage, sliced into chunks
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1 largeonion, cut into thin wedges
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1 can(s)(14 1/2 ounce) diced tomatoes
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2 cwhite wine
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3 clovegarlic, minced
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1/2 tspcrushed red pepper flakes
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1/4 colive oil
How to Make Portuguese Steamed Clams
- 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, wine, garlic and red pepper.
- 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.