clams and chourico

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 24 small clams in shell, scrubbed
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces chourico sausage, diced
• 1 medium red onion, sliced
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• 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.
• 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 . let simmer for a few more minutes, then add the clam juice, tomatoes, and rinsed clams.
• cover, and simmer until all clams have opened. season with oregano, salt and pepper before serving. drink or discard remaining .