Steamed Clams With Chorizo, Citrus And Saffron Aioli

Serves: 6

Catharine Rutherford

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

34

Spice

69

Sweetness

49

Sourness

52

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 large

Chorizo

Directions:

1

Watch how to make this recipe

2

Heat olive oil

3

Add the garlic cloves and let infuse the oil

4

Slice chorizo into 1/2-inch coins

5

Add chorizo into pan and render

6

Add clams

7

Pour wine over clams

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Cover pan and let clams steam, about 5 minutes, or until all the clams have opened

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Once cooked through, discard any clams that have not opened

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Finish by squeezing half an orange over clams

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Remove clams and chorizo using slotted spoon into large bowl

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With the remaining broth, whisk in Saffron Aioli

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Pour mixture over clams and chorizo

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Sprinkle with parsley

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Steep saffron in hot water

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In a blender, add garlic, egg yolks, almonds, salt, orange juice, saffron and blend

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While blending, drizzle in the olive oil and emulsify

18

Thin with a little water, if desired