Description
A vibrant seafood stew brimming with fresh clams, chorizo, and herbs. A taste of Portugal in every bowl!
Ingredients
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- 50 Big clams (or 80 small clams)
- 3 oz (85 g) chorizo
- 1 small white onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cups (125 ml) white wine
- 1 little bunch cilantro
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- CLEANING THE CLAMS
- Check clams one by one and discard any opened or broken shells.
- Rinse clams under running water.
- Dissolve 4 tbsp sea salt in 4 quarts (3.8 liters) of cold water.
- Place clams in a non-metallic bowl and cover with salted water; add more if needed to submerge clams.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to 3 hours, protecting clams from loud noises, bright lights, and sudden movements.
- ONION AND GARLIC SAUCE
- Finely peel and slice the onion, then peel the garlic cloves.
- Pour 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil into a saucepan over medium heat.
- Sauté onions and garlic until pale golden and translucent.
- Transfer vegetables to a mixer and blend until smooth.
- STIR-FRIED CHORIZO
- Slice the chorizo and cut the slices in half.
- Pour 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil into the saucepan and stir-fry chorizo until the surface is golden and crunchy, but the inside is still soft.
- PORTUGUESE CLAMS STEW
- Rinse the cleaned clams thoroughly under running water.
- Add clams and seared chorizo to the saucepan and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Increase heat and baste with white wine; let the alcohol evaporate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the onion and garlic sauce.
- Stir, cover the saucepan, and cook until clams open. Discard any unopened clams.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a dry white wine like Vinho Verde.
- If you can’t find fresh cilantro, substitute with 1 teaspoon of dried cilantro.
- Store leftover stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 100