Clams With Chorizos

Ingredients

• 3 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed
• 7 ounces chorizo sausage, sliced
• 1 sliced leek or onion
• 1 chili pepper, sliced thinly
• 2 tablespoons butter (I use Fresh Herb Butter recipe 82424)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 plum tomatoes, diced
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• lemon slice, for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pan fry chorizos till lightly browned.

2. 2

   Add butter, leeks, chili, bay leaf, garlic saute for 3 minutes add wine, diced tomatoes, and bay leaf bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Add the clams cover and steam for 5 minutes till all are opened.

4. 4

   Throw out any that do not open.

5. 5

   Garnish with lemons and parsley.

6. 6

   Serve with bread to soak up the juices.