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Clams and Chorizo with Tomato and Garlic

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Clams and Chorizo with Tomato and GarlicRomulo Yanes

Serve this dish with French bread to get all the delicious sauce.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    40 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 lb sweet or hot Spanish chorizo (spicy cured pork sausage), cut into 1/4-inch dice (3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 (14-oz) cans stewed tomatoes
4 lb littleneck clams (2 inches in diameter), scrubbed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook garlic and chorizo in oil in a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer, breaking up any large pieces. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes.

    Step 2

    Stir in clams and cook, covered, over moderately high heat, stirring once, until clams open, 9 to 12 minutes. (Discard any that have not opened after 12 minutes.) Serve immediately.

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