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Ingredients
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24 small clams in shell, scrubbed
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¼ cup cornmeal
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¼ cup olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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8 ounces chourico sausage, diced
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1 medium red onion, sliced
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1 pinch red pepper flakes (Optional)
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1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark beer
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1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed roma tomatoes
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
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1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Place clams in a large pot with enough water to cover. Stir in cornmeal. Let stand for about 20 minutes. Rinse clams thoroughly before cooking.
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Heat the olive oil and garlic in a large pot over medium heat. When the garlic is fragrant, add the chourico, onion, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 or 3 minutes, then pour in about 3/4 of the beer. Let simmer for a few more minutes, then add the clam juice, tomatoes, and rinsed clams.
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Cover, and simmer until all clams have opened. Season with oregano, salt and pepper before serving. Drink or discard remaining beer.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
435 | Calories |
31g | Fat |
23g | Carbs |
13g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 435 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 31g | 39% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 39% |
Cholesterol 46mg | 15% |
Sodium 910mg | 40% |
Total Carbohydrate 23g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 13g | 26% |
Vitamin C 26mg | 29% |
Calcium 106mg | 8% |
Iron 5mg | 29% |
Potassium 710mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.