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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By star pooley

@starryrose

from Bullhead City, AZ

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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★★★★★ 1 Review

serves 4-6

prep time 5 Min

cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For portuguese steamed clams

5 lb

clams in shell, scrubbed
1 1/2 lb

portuguese chourico or linguica sausage, sliced into chunks
1 lg

onion, cut into thin wedges
1 can

(14 1/2 ounce) diced tomatoes
2 c

white wine
3 clove

garlic, minced
1/2 tsp

crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 c

olive oil

How To Make portuguese steamed clams

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.
3
Add the sausage, onion, tomatoes, wine, garlic and red pepper.
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.
5
Drizzle olive oil over the cooked clams. Evenly divide all the ingredients into warm soup plates.
6
Divide the broth into side cups for dipping.
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Categories & Tags for Portuguese Steamed Clams:

Seafood Appetizers