Drunken Clams With Sausage Recipe

Name: Drunken Clams With Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 dozen littleneck clams, cleaned and scrubbed; 2 sweet Italian sausages (about 10oz), casing removed and meat separated into small pieces; 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced; 4 celery stalks, finely chopped; 1/2 of small fennel bulb, thinly sliced (optional); 5 small garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups dry white wine; 3/4 cup sweet white wine, such as Muscat; 10 large fresh tarragon leaves; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

4 dozen littleneck clams, cleaned and scrubbed
2 sweet Italian sausages (about 10oz), casing removed and meat separated into small pieces
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
4 celery stalks, finely chopped
1/2 of small fennel bulb, thinly sliced (optional)
5 small garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
3/4 cup sweet white wine, such as Muscat
10 large fresh tarragon leaves
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper

1
In a large saucepan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, until soft, for about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic, celery and fennel and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Add the sausage meat and cook for another 5 minutes, until the meat is nicely browned.
2
Add the wine (both dry and sweet) and bring to boil. Add the tarragon.
3
Add the clams, cover with a lid and cook, shaking the saucepan from time to time, until the clams are open, for about 6 minutes.
4
Add the heavy cream, gently shake the saucepan to mix, and simmer over low heat uncovered, for another 2-3 minutes.
5
Spoon the clams into bowls or soup plates. Stir the parsley into the broth, season with pepper and then pour over the clams. Serve with fresh bread.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 dozen littleneck clams, cleaned and scrubbed, 2 sweet Italian sausages (about 10oz), casing removed and meat separated into small pieces, 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced, 4 celery stalks, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Drunken Clams With Sausage 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.

Drunken Clams With Sausage

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