Posted on Friday, November 13, 2015 in
Seafood Recipes
Portuguese Steamed Clams with Chouriço Recipe
This amazing Portuguese steamed clams with chouriço (amêijoas no vapor), also contains olive oil, and white wine.
| Preparation time | 30 min |
| Cooking Time | 20 min |
| Ready In | 50 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
| Calories | 523 |
| Fat | 40g |
| Carbs | 8g |
| Protein | 22g |
Ingredients
5 pounds clams in shell, scrubbed1 1/2 pounds chouriço, sliced into chunks1 large onion, cut into thin wedges1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes2 cups white wine1/4 cup olive oil
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Preparation
- 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 and wine. 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.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Star Pooley, allrecipes.com
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