Ingredients

  • 3 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed
  • 7 ounces chorizo sausage, sliced
  • 1 sliced leeks or 1 onion
  • 1 chili pepper, sliced thinly
  • 2 tablespoons butter (I use Fresh Herb Butter recipe 82424)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 2 plum tomatoes, diced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • lemon slice, for garnish

Method

  • In a large pan fry chorizos till lightly browned.
  • Add butter, leeks, chili, bay leaf, garlic saute for 3 minutes add wine, diced tomatoes, and bay leaf bring to a boil.
  • Add the clams cover and steam for 5 minutes till all are opened.
  • Throw out any that do not open.
  • Garnish with lemons and parsley.
  • Serve with bread to soak up the juices.