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Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Dan Becker Photo by: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Dan Becker

Steamed Clams and Chorizo

Time: 30 minutes

Sunset FEBRUARY 2009

  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Total:30 Minutes

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

Preparation

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.

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.

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving
  • Calories: 259
  • Calories from fat: 52%
  • Protein: 16g
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated fat: 4.6g
  • Carbohydrate: 4.9g
  • Fiber: 0.4g
  • Sodium: 393mg
  • Cholesterol: 48mg
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