Clams and Chourico

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

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 435 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup cornmeal
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark beer
• 1 medium red onion, sliced
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (Optional)
• 24 small clams in shell, scrubbed
• 8 ounces chourico sausage, diced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed roma tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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