Steamed Clams and Chorizo

Steamed Clams and Chorizo
Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Dan Becker
Yields Serves 4 Total Time 30 mins
AuthorKate Washington,
Simmer the clams in this flavorful red pepper, chorizo, and white wine sauce for an easy and healthy seafood supper.  Sprinkle with parsley and serve with crusty  bread.

Ingredients

 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
 4 ounces chorizo, casings removed, sliced
 1 tablespoon minced garlic
 1 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Gris
 4 pounds small clams in shells, scrubbed
 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
  Warm, crusty bread, such as ciabatta

Nutrition Facts

Servings Serves 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 259Calories from Fat 52
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g24%
Saturated Fat 4.6g23%
Cholesterol 48mg16%
Sodium 393mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 4.9g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Protein 16g32%

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

How to Make It

Step 1
1

Heat olive oil in an 8-qt. pot over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add chorizo and garlic; cook, stirring often, until chorizo is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

Step 2
2

Add wine, 1/2 cup water, and the clams; cover and cook until clams have opened, 6 to 8 minutes. Discard any unopened clams. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with bread.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Ingredients

 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
 4 ounces chorizo, casings removed, sliced
 1 tablespoon minced garlic
 1 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Gris
 4 pounds small clams in shells, scrubbed
 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
  Warm, crusty bread, such as ciabatta

Directions

Step 1
1

Heat olive oil in an 8-qt. pot over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add chorizo and garlic; cook, stirring often, until chorizo is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

Step 2
2

Add wine, 1/2 cup water, and the clams; cover and cook until clams have opened, 6 to 8 minutes. Discard any unopened clams. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with bread.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

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