Clams and Chourico Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Clams and Chourico Recipe

Ingredients

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

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

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Clams and Chourico Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 435.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.9g 26%

Carbohydrates: 23.2g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 6.2g

Fat: 30.5g 47%

Saturated Fat: 7.8g 39%

Cholesterol: 45.6mg 15%

Vitamin A Iu: 466.4IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.1mg 47%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 26%

Vitamin C: 25.7mg 43%

Folate: 43.9mcg 11%

Calcium: 105.9mg 11%

Iron: 5.2mg 29%

Magnesium: 46mg 16%

Potassium: 709.5mg 20%

Sodium: 910.4mg 36%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 37%

Calories From Fat: 274.5

*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.

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