Clams and Chourico

Name: Clams and Chourico
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Portuguese, Spanish
Ingredients: 24 whole Clam; 8 oz Clam Juice; 0.25 cup Cornmeal; 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes; 12 fl oz Dark Beer; 3 tbsp Fresh Oregano; 3 whole Minced Garlic; 0.25 cup Olive Oil; 1 whole Red Onion; 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes; 1 pinch Salt & Pepper; 8 oz Sausage

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Portuguese 🇵🇹Spanish 🇪🇸 High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Pescatarian 🐟

Clams and Chourico brings tender shellfish together with smoky Portuguese sausage in a dark beer and tomato broth that’s aromatic with garlic and oregano. The briny clams enrich the savory, slightly spicy sauce, perfect for dipping crusty bread. Serve it as a hearty appetizer or a cozy dinner when you’re craving bold, coastal flavors.

Prep10 mins
Cook20 mins
Serves4
DifficultyMedium

1

Place the clams in a large pot with enough water to cover them.
2

Stir in the cornmeal.
3

Let the clams stand for about 20 minutes.
4

Rinse the clams thoroughly before cooking.
5

Heat the olive oil and the garlic in a large pot over medium heat.
6

When the garlic is fragrant, add the chourico, the onion, and the red pepper flakes.
7

Cook for 2 or 3 minutes, then pour in about 3/4 of the beer.
8

Let it simmer for a few more minutes, then add the clam juice, the tomatoes, and the rinsed clams.
9

Cover and simmer until all the clams have opened.
10

Season with oregano, salt, and pepper before serving.
11

Drink or discard the remaining beer.