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Clams with Chorizo and Cherry Tomatoes

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Makes 4 servings 1x

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Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 pounds littleneck or other small hard-shell clams
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 ounces Spanish chorizo
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 pint ripe cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup white wine
  • Pepper
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley

Instructions

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Scrub and rinse the clams under cold water; discard any that don’t close when you tap them; let them drain in a colander.

Put 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Chop 4 ounces chorizo; add it to the pot.

Peel and thinly slice 4 cloves garlic; add them to the pot.

Cook the chorizo and garlic, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is golden, 2 to 3 minutes.

When the garlic is golden, add the clams, tomatoes, 1 cup white wine, and a sprinkle of pepper. Adjust the heat so the liquid bubbles steadily, cover, and cook, shaking the pot occasionally, until the clams have opened, 5 to 10 minutes. (You can discard those that remain tightly closed or gently pry them open with a butter knife to see if they release easily and look and smell normal.)

Chop 1/3 cup parsley leaves.

Taste the broth and add a little salt if necessary. Serve in shallow bowls, garnished with the parsley.

– Recipe from How to Cook Everything Fast: Completely Revised and Updated