Chorizo Steamed Clams

Name: Chorizo Steamed Clams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 cup finely diced onions; 3 ounces Spanish chorizo sausage, quartered lengthwise, cut into1/4-inch pieces; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1.5 cups white wine; 3 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed and rinsed; 0.33333334326744 cup chopped Italian parsley; 2 tablespoons butter

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I have always called this recipe for steamed clams and chorizo "Spanish clams," as it seems I've seen some variation of it on the menu at every Spanish restaurant I've visited. Sometimes they use beer, or white wine, or sherry — and many varieties of clams can be used. But the common denominator is the spicy, Spanish-style chorizo. I like to serve these with grilled or toasted bread to soak up the glorious broth. Serves 2 as a main course or 4 as an appetizer.

By Chef John

Updated on January 30, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 main course portions

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup finely diced onions
3 ounces Spanish chorizo sausage, quartered lengthwise, cut into1/4-inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups white wine
3 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed and rinsed
⅓ cup chopped Italian parsley
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until onions start to turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chorizo; cook and stir to render some fat, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pour in wine, increase the heat to high, and bring liquid to a boil. Immediately add clams and distribute evenly. Cover and cook until clams open, about 7 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally by holding the pot handles with potholders or a kitchen towel. It's best not to open the lid and stir.
When clams have opened, remove from the heat. Stir in parsley and butter.
Serve clams and liquid in heated bowls.

Chef John

Tips

You can really adapt this recipe to your taste. Try cilantro instead of parsley, leeks instead of onions, and mussels instead of clams — just to name a few.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

986	Calories
37g	Fat
29g	Carbs
94g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 986
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g	48%
Saturated Fat 13g	67%
Cholesterol 292mg	97%
Sodium 853mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 29g	11%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 94g
Vitamin C 107mg	536%
Calcium 373mg	29%
Iron 97mg	540%
Potassium 2514mg	53%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.