Steamed Clams With Chorizo And Tequila

Serves: 5

Fredy Murphy

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

61

Spice

53

Sweetness

41

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

5 cloves

Garlic (minced)

1 cup

Tequila

3 cup

Clam Juice

Directions:

1

Heat a heavy, medium pot over medium heat

2

Add the chorizo, breaking up the large pieces with a wooden spoon

3

Saute until almost crisp, about 6 minutes

4

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chorizo to paper towels to drain

5

Add the butter and onions and cook over medium-high heat until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes

6

Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 3 minutes longer

7

Add the tequila and clam juice and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, scraping up the browned bits at the bottom of the pan

8

Add the clams to the pot, cover and reduce the heat to medium

9

Cook until the clams open wide, 10 to 12 minutes (discard any clams that remain unopened)

10

Return the chorizo to the pot and stir to combine

11

Divide between 2 bowls, sprinkle with the chopped cilantro and serve with the loaf of sourdough