Clams and Chourico
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Clams and Chourico, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 758.78 kcal High 38%
- Protein 28.99 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 74.96 g 27%
- Total Fat 32.21 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 9.07 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.69 g High --
- Cholesterol 121.09 mg High 40%
- Sodium 1648.72 mg High 72%
- Dietary Fiber 6.84 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 10.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 180.68 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 23.6 mg Good Source 131%
- Potassium 839.35 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 47.21 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 26.53 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Clams and Chourico is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Clam, Clam Juice, Cornmeal, and Crushed Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 758.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Clams and Chourico made of?
- The main ingredients are Clam, Clam Juice, Cornmeal, Crushed Tomatoes, Dark Beer. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Clams and Chourico?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 758.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Clams and Chourico easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Clams and Chourico healthy?
- Clams and Chourico has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 758.78 calories and 28.99 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1648.72 mg (72% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.07 g (45% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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