Steamed Clams in Wine with Chorizo is a flavorful and aromatic seafood dish that combines tender, juicy clams with the smoky, spicy richness of Spanish chorizo. The dish draws inspiration from Mediterranean and Iberian coastal cuisine, where fresh seafood is paired with robust flavors to create simple yet unforgettable meals. The combination of wine, garlic, and chorizo infuses the clams with a savory, slightly spicy broth that is perfect for soaking up with crusty bread or serving over pasta.
In this recipe, fresh clams are steamed in a mixture of white wine, garlic, shallots, and olive oil, allowing them to open and release their briny juices into the broth. Sliced chorizo is added to the pot, imparting smoky, slightly spicy flavors that complement the delicate sweetness of the clams. Fresh herbs like parsley and a squeeze of lemon brighten the dish, creating a perfectly balanced combination of savory, briny, and aromatic notes.
Ideal for dinner parties, weeknight meals, or a special date night, Steamed Clams in Wine with Chorizo is a quick yet impressive dish. Its layered flavors, tender seafood, and rich, flavorful broth make it a standout for both casual and elegant dining. This recipe showcases how fresh ingredients and simple cooking techniques can produce a restaurant-quality seafood experience at home.
Steamed Clams in Wine with Chorizo is a flavorful and aromatic seafood dish that combines tender, juicy clams with the smoky, spicy richness of Spanish chorizo. The dish draws inspiration from Mediterranean and Iberian coastal cuisine, where fresh seafood is paired with robust flavors to create simple yet unforgettable meals. The combination of wine, garlic, and chorizo infuses the clams with a savory, slightly spicy broth that is perfect for soaking up with crusty bread or serving over pasta.
In this recipe, fresh clams are steamed in a mixture of white wine, garlic, shallots, and olive oil, allowing them to open and release their briny juices into the broth. Sliced chorizo is added to the pot, imparting smoky, slightly spicy flavors that complement the delicate sweetness of the clams. Fresh herbs like parsley and a squeeze of lemon brighten the dish, creating a perfectly balanced combination of savory, briny, and aromatic notes.
Ideal for dinner parties, weeknight meals, or a special date night, Steamed Clams in Wine with Chorizo is a quick yet impressive dish. Its layered flavors, tender seafood, and rich, flavorful broth make it a standout for both casual and elegant dining. This recipe showcases how fresh ingredients and simple cooking techniques can produce a restaurant-quality seafood experience at home.
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4-6 1x
Ingredients
Scale
¾ cup dry white wine
1 medium onion, diced
¼ pound dried Spanish chorizo, diced into ¼ inch pieces
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
½ pound new potatoes, sliced cross-wise
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
2 pounds’ littleneck clams, washed and scrubbed
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pound loaf of rustic bread
Instructions
Warm bread wrapped in foil in 350 ºF oven.
Add the oil to a 5-quart pot, heat and fry the bell peppers, potatoes, onion, cumin, and garlic for 5-8 minutes, then mix in the wine.
Once boiling drop in the clams with the chorizo, place a lid on and cook for 6-8 minutes.
Take out any that do not open and discard them.
Mix in the cilantro and season, dish up. Serve with warmed bread.
