steamed clams with sausage
Steamed Clams with Sausage (Ameijoas na Cataplana) This is a dish which has been around for centuries in Portugal. 2 pounds very small clams, about 1 1/2 inches 1 large onion, thin...
Ingredients
- 2poundvery small clams, about 1 1/2 inches
- 1large onion, thinly sliced
- 3clovegarlic, chopped
- 1small red or green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2teaspoonpaprika
- 1/8teaspooncrushed red pepper
- 2tablespoonolive or vegetable oil
- 1/2cupdry white wine
Directions
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Steamed Clams with Sausage (Ameijoas na Cataplana) This is a dish which has been around for centuries in Portugal
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2 pounds very small clams, about 1 1/2 inches 1 large onion, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 small red or green bell pepper, cut in
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Place scrubbed clams in a large pot of cold water to which 2/3 cup vinegar to each gallon water has been added
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Let clams soak for 20 to 30 minutes, then change the water
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Add a handful of cornmeal to the soaking water to purge the clams even more effectively
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Discard any clams that have open, cracked or broken shells
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Cook and stir onion, garlic, pepper, paprika and crushed red pepper in oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until onion is tender
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Stir in remaining ingredients