Steamed Clams and Chorizo

Yields
Serves 4

Total Time
30 mins

Simmer the clams in this flavorful red pepper, chorizo, and white wine sauce for an easy and healthy seafood supper. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with crusty bread.

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Dan Becker

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories259

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g20%

Saturated Fat 4.6g23%
Cholesterol 48mg16%
Sodium 393mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 4.9g2%

Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Protein 16g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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