For a seafood dish that bursts with flavor, look no further than linguine with manila clams and spicy chorizo sausage. This classic Italian dish combines tender linguine, briny manila clams, and the bold flavors of spicy chorizo sausage for a truly unforgettable meal. The key to success lies in the perfect balance of flavors – the briny sweetness of the clams, the piquant heat of the chorizo, and the subtle fragrance of garlic and white wine. Served with a sprinkle of parsley and parmesan cheese, this dish is sure to impress your dinner guests and leave them craving more.
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CLAMS WITH CHORIZO
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large saucepot over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook, using a spoon or spatula to break up the sausage into small pieces, until the sausage begins to brown. Add the onions and garlic and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Continue to cook until the sausage has browned, 3 to 4 minutes, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Add the clams to the pot and let settle for a minute, then add the white wine and cilantro. Re-season with salt and pepper and cover tightly with a lid. Let cook about 5 minutes, making sure that the broth at the bottom is at a simmer during that time. After 5 minutes, the clams should have opened or be mostly open; if not, or if the mixture is dry, add another 1/4 cup or so of wine, cover and simmer until the clams are open, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Taste the broth for seasoning and add salt or pepper if necessary. Add the butter to the broth and stir to combine.
- Transfer to a large serving bowl, making sure to pour the broth over the clams. (Remove any unopened clams and discard them.) Serve with crusty bread or baguette.
SPICY CLAM CHORIZO PASTA
Clams work their way into plenty of dishes in the Baja Peninsula of Mexico, which is where the chef Pati Jinich picked up this recipe for pasta con salsa picante de chorizo y almejas. The dish, which she featured on an episode of her PBS show, "Pati's Mexican Table," is a nod to the prized clams that are harvested in and around the coastal lagoons on Mexico's Pacific shores. It pays homage to the surf-and-turf dishes in Tijuana, where cooks find seemingly endless ways to mix meat and seafood on a single plate. The dish takes its aggressive heat from chorizo and chiles de arbol, but it can be dialed down by substituting 1/2 teaspoon or less of red-pepper flakes. The beer in the dish is Ms. Jinich's nod to the craft-beer boom in Baja.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories dinner, weeknight, pastas, seafood, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 large servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rinse and scrub the clams under cold water, making sure they are closed and unbroken. Discard any that aren't closed. Drain well.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large pot or casserole with a lid set over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chorizo, breaking it into smaller pieces with 2 wooden spatulas or spoons, and fry until it begins to crisp and brown, about 4 minutes. Remove the chorizo with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl.
- Add the 2 remaining tablespoons of olive oil to the rendered chorizo fat and reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, for a couple of minutes until softened. Add the garlic and chile de arbol and cook for a minute, until the garlic is fragrant and the chile de arbol begins to toast. Pour in the beer, add the salt, and once it comes to a simmer, incorporate the drained clams. Let it come to a simmer again, cover with a lid, and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally to help distribute the clams, until the shells open.
- Remove the lid and, using a slotted spoon, transfer the clams into a bowl, including the clam meat that may have fallen from the shells, and discarding those with closed shells. Raise the heat to medium-high and continue to cook the beer-clam liquid for 6 to 7 minutes, so it strongly simmers and a lot of the alcohol evaporates. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and honey. Stir well, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring once in between.
- Meanwhile, bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 9 to 10 minutes.
- Remove about 3 dozen clams from their shells and discard those shells. Remove the lid from the pot with the sauce and incorporate the cooked chorizo, shelled clam meat and the clams still in their shells. Mix well.
- Strain the spaghetti and add it to the sauce. Toss until it is coated. Transfer to a serving platter or individual bowls. Garnish with the parsley and cilantro, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1034, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 117 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1877 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams
STEAMED CLAMS WITH FENNEL AND SPICY ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Quick & Easy Low Cal Dinner Sausage Clam Fennel Family Reunion Potluck Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, chopped fennel, and fennel seeds; sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking up lumps with back of spoon and stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Stir in oregano, tomatoes with juice, and wine; increase heat and bring to boil. Add clams, cover skillet, and cook until clams open (discard any clams that do not open), about 5 minutes. Divide among bowls; sprinkle parsley over and serve.
STEAMED CLAMS WITH SPICY ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND FENNEL
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Quick & Easy Sausage Clam Fennel Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in large deep skillet over high heat. Add bell pepper, sliced fennel, Italian sausage, and fennel seeds, and sauté until sausage is brown and vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes. Add clam juice, and bring to boil. Add clams and oregano; reduce heat to medium-high, cover, and cook just until clams open, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with pepper. Divide among 4 bowls, discarding any unopened clams. Sprinkle with chopped fennel fronds and serve.
Tips:
- Fresh Clams: Always use the freshest clams you can find. Look for clams that are tightly closed and have a briny smell.
- Preparing Clams: Before cooking, soak the clams in cold water for 30 minutes to remove any sand or grit. Scrub the clams well under running water to remove any barnacles or dirt.
- Cooking Clams: Clams cook quickly, so be careful not to overcook them. They are done when they open up. Discard any clams that remain closed after cooking.
- Spicy Chorizo: If you don't like spicy food, you can use a milder sausage, such as Italian sausage. You can also adjust the amount of chili flakes in the recipe to suit your taste.
- White Wine: Use a dry white wine for this recipe, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
- Garnish: Before serving, garnish the dish with chopped parsley or basil.
Conclusion:
This linguine with Manila clams and spicy chorizo sausage is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of the briny clams, spicy sausage, and aromatic white wine creates a delicious and satisfying dish. Serve it with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
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