Clams With Tequila And Chorizo Recipe

Name: Clams With Tequila And Chorizo Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil; 4 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 4 teaspoons); 1/4 pound fresh Mexican chorizo sausage; 1/2 cup silver tequila; 1 dried Chile de Arbol; 2 pounds fresh Manila clams, scrubbed and cleaned; 1 tablespoon lime juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; Crusty bread, or tortilla chips, for serving; Lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
4 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 4 teaspoons)
1/4 pound fresh Mexican chorizo sausage
1/2 cup silver tequila
1 dried Chile de Arbol
2 pounds fresh Manila clams, scrubbed and cleaned
1 tablespoon lime juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Crusty bread, or tortilla chips, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

1
Heat the oil in a large saute pan over moderately high heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until it just begins to brown, about 1 minute. Stir in the sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook until the sausage is browned and heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside.
2
Pour the tequila into the pan, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Drop the chile pepper into the pan and continue to cook until the tequila is reduced by half, 1 to 3 minutes. Arrange the clams in a single layer on the bottom of the pan. Cover the pan and continue to cook until all of the clams have opened, 5 to 7 minutes total.
3
Using tongs, transfer the opened clams to a large shallow serving dish or bowl. Stir the lime juice into the pan and return the cooked sausage to the pan, simmer for 2 to 3 more minutes. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper as needed. Keep in mind that the sausage, as well as the liquor given up by the clams, are both salty, so not much additional salt may be needed.
4
Spoon the sauce over the clams and sprinkle with the chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side, and with crusty bread or tortilla chips for dipping into the sauce.

157

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil, 4 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 4 teaspoons), 1/4 pound fresh Mexican chorizo sausage, 1/2 cup silver tequila, and more.

Yes, Clams With Tequila And Chorizo Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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