Grilled Clams With Sambuca And Italian Sausage

Name: Grilled Clams With Sambuca And Italian Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces hot turkey Italian sausage (about 1/2 link); 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 1/2 teaspoon butter; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (1-ounce) slice day-old white bread; 2 tablespoons Sambuca or Pernod (licorice-flavored liqueur); 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; Dash of salt; 36 littleneck clams, cleaned; 6 lemon wedges

Servings: persons

4 ounces hot turkey Italian sausage (about 1/2 link)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (1-ounce) slice day-old white bread
2 tablespoons Sambuca or Pernod (licorice-flavored liqueur)
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Dash of salt
36 littleneck clams, cleaned
6 lemon wedges

1
Remove casings from sausage. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sausage; cook until browned, stirring to crumble. Add onion, peppers, butter, and garlic to pan; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2
Place bread in a food processor; pulse 5 times or until breadcrumbs form. Add breadcrumbs to sausage mixture; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour Sambuca into one side of skillet. Ignite Sambuca with a long match, and let flames die down. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and salt.
3
Prepare grill to high heat.
4
Shuck clams; discard any broken shells or shells that remain open. Place 12 clam halves on shellfish grate; discard top halves of shells. Top each with about 1 teaspoon breadcrumb mixture. Place grate on grill. Cover and cook 4 minutes or until clam juice in shells boils. Remove clams from grate; keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining clams and breadcrumbs. Serve with lemon wedges.

155

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces hot turkey Italian sausage (about 1/2 link), 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Grilled Clams With Sambuca And Italian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!