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Clams and Chourico
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Beer-steamed clams with chourico and red onions for a flavorful dish.
Ingredients:
  • 24 small clams in shell, scrubbed
  • 0.25 cup cornmeal
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces chourico sausage, diced
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark beer
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed roma tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
  • In a large pot, add clams and cover with enough water. Mix in cornmeal and let sit for 20 minutes. Remember to thoroughly rinse clams before cooking.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add chourico, onion, and red pepper flakes, cook briefly, then pour in 3/4 of the beer. Simmer briefly, then add clam juice, tomatoes, and rinsed clams.
  • Simmer covered until all clams have opened. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper before serving. Enjoy or dispose of any leftover beer.

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