Portuguese Clam Stew with Garlic Croutons Recipe

Name: Portuguese Clam Stew with Garlic Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups quartered new potatoes, cooked; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound chorizo sausage, about 4 links, each link cut into 3 to 4 slices; 2/3 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 2 cups medium-dice potatoes; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red peppers; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 4 cups shrimp stock; 4 dozen Littleneck clams, scrubbed; 1 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped Italian plum tomatoes; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows; 3/4 cup roasted garlic aioli; 12 slices crusty bread (about 2 to 3 inches in diameter); 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

2 cups quartered new potatoes, cooked
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chorizo sausage, about 4 links, each link cut into 3 to 4 slices
2/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 cups medium-dice potatoes
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red peppers
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups shrimp stock
4 dozen Littleneck clams, scrubbed
1 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped Italian plum tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
3/4 cup roasted garlic aioli
12 slices crusty bread (about 2 to 3 inches in diameter)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

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["Preheat oven 375 degrees F.", "In a saute pan, heat the olive oil.", "When the pan is smoking hot, add the chorizo.", "Brown the sausage for 2 to 3 minutes.", "Add the onions, cilantro, garlic, shallots, potatoes, salt, crushed red pepper, black pepper, and shrimp stock.", "Bring to a boil.", "Add the clams, tomatoes, green onions and Essence.", "Cover the saute pan and cook over high heat until all the clams are open, about 5 minutes.", "Remove from the heat.", "For the croutons: Spread the 1 tablespoon of aioli over each slice of bread.", "Bake for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.", "Place the stew in a shallow bowl and serve with the croutons.", "Garnish with the chopped parsley.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

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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.

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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 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups quartered new potatoes, cooked, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound chorizo sausage, about 4 links, each link cut into 3 to 4 slices, 2/3 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Portuguese Clam Stew with Garlic Croutons 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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Portuguese Clam Stew with Garlic Croutons

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