Clams and Chourico

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These clams are steamed in dark beer with chourico sausage and red onions for a full flavored meal.

Submitted by SKISMITTY
Published on June 8, 2018
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 24 small clams in shell, scrubbed

  • ¼ cup cornmeal

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 8 ounces chourico sausage, diced

  • 1 medium red onion, sliced

  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes (Optional)

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark beer

  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice

  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed roma tomatoes

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place clams in a large pot with enough water to cover. Stir in cornmeal. Let stand for about 20 minutes. Rinse clams thoroughly before cooking.

  2. Heat the olive oil and garlic in a large pot over medium heat. When the garlic is fragrant, add the chourico, onion, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 or 3 minutes, then pour in about 3/4 of the beer. Let simmer for a few more minutes, then add the clam juice, tomatoes, and rinsed clams.

  3. Cover, and simmer until all clams have opened. Season with oregano, salt and pepper before serving. Drink or discard remaining beer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

435 Calories
31g Fat
23g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 435
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 39%
Saturated Fat 8g 39%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 910mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 106mg 8%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 710mg 15%

* 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.