Portuguese Steamed Clams Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Portuguese Steamed Clams Recipe). Being of Portuguese descent and raised in Rhode Island along the Eastern seaboard, this recipe is a wonderful combination of my two heritages. If desired serve with a small cup of melted butter for dipping clams and don't forget a fresh loaf of warm, crusty bread!!! Note: If the clams seem sandy, soak them for a couple of hours or overnight in the refrigerator in salted water with a bit of vinegar, cornmeal, and cayenne pepper.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Portuguese Steamed Clams Recipe

Ingredients

5 pounds clams in shell

scrubbed

1 ½ pounds chorizo

sliced into chunks

1 large onion

cut into thin wedges

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

2 cups white wine

¼ cup olive oil

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Wash clams well in a sink of cold water. Discard any clams that are already opened.

Step 2

In a large stock pot with a tight fitting lid place the cleaned clams. Add the sausage onion tomatoes and wine. Cover and set over high heat. Steam until all the clams open up. Be sure to shake the pan often to insure even heat.

Step 3

Drizzle olive oil over the cooked clams. Evenly divide all the ingredients into warm soup plates. Divide the broth into side cups for dipping.

Nutritional Information

Portuguese Steamed Clams Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 697.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29.9g 60%

Carbohydrates: 9.1g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 4%

Sugars: 3.6g

Fat: 52.6g 81%

Saturated Fat: 17.6g 88%

Cholesterol: 104.2mg 35%

Vitamin A Iu: 301IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.5mg 89%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 43%

Vitamin C: 11.2mg 19%

Folate: 9.7mcg 2%

Calcium: 28.4mg 3%

Iron: 4.3mg 24%

Magnesium: 32.4mg 12%

Potassium: 588.3mg 17%

Sodium: 1567.1mg 63%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 74%

Calories From Fat: 473.3

*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.