Best 11 Clam And Chorizo Stuffing Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Embark on a culinary adventure with our delectable Clam and Chorizo Stuffing, a harmonious blend of briny clams, savory chorizo, and aromatic herbs. This stuffing is a versatile culinary creation that elevates your holiday meals, transforming them into memorable feasts. Discover variations of this classic recipe, including a traditional rendition, a vegetarian delight, and a seafood extravaganza. Dive into the succulent flavors of clams and chorizo, and let your taste buds dance with joy. Find the perfect stuffing recipe to complement your main course, whether it's roasted turkey, succulent ham, or tender beef. Elevate your holiday gathering with the irresistible flavors of our Clam and Chorizo Stuffing, a dish that will leave your guests craving for more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHORIZO STUFFING



Easy Chorizo Stuffing image

Kick your up stuffing another notch by adding Mexican chorizo. To make it easy, I used prepackaged chorizo found in the refrigerated section of all markets.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh Mexican chorizo
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced celery
1 ¼ cups water
¼ cup butter
1 (6 ounce) package dry stuffing mix (such as Stove Top®)

Steps:

  • Remove casings from chorizo. Cook with onions and celery in a large skillet until chorizo is crumbly and browned and onions and celery are softened, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove from the skillet, add to a large bowl, and set aside.
  • Bring water to a boil in the same skillet. Add butter to the boiling water and allow to melt. Pour stuffing mix into the boiling water and remove from heat. Stir and cover with a lid. Allow stuffing to stand for 5 minutes. Fold in chorizo mixture and stir until well combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 1270.7 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

BROTHY CLAMS AND CHORIZO



Brothy Clams and Chorizo image

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound Spanish chorizo sausage, diced
1 large fennel bulb, diced
1 large Spanish onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, grated or minced
1 teaspoon pimenton (smoked Spanish paprika)
Pinch crushed red pepper
2 cups clam juice
1 cup dry white wine
3 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed clean
4 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Loaf crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large high-sided saute pan with a lid, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo, cooking until it has let off some of its fat and the oil is colored by its spices, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the fennel and onions and cook until softened and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Next, add the garlic, pimenton and crushed red pepper and cook for 1 additional minute. Add the clam juice and white wine and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the clams into the broth. Cover and cook until the clams open up, 5 to 6 minutes. Discard any clams that don't open up.
  • After the clams have opened, add the parsley, butter, lemon zest and juice. Plate the clams with plenty of the liquid and serve with a piece of crusty bread to sop up all the delicious broth!

BAKED CLAM "STUFFIES"



Baked Clam

These stuffed clams are a Rhode Island specialty! Large clams can be tough because of their size-but when steamed and chopped, they add bite and briny flavor to a soft, chorizo-vegetable stuffing. Finished in the oven for a golden Parmesan crust, this is a fun, satisfying appetizer to eat, straight from the shell.

Provided by Michael Ruhlman

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups Water, approximately, depending on size of Dutch oven
12 large clams, such as Cherrystone or Quahog
1 medium yellow onion, about 1 cup diced
1/2 red bell pepper, about 1 cup diced
2 ribs celery, about 1 cup diced
2 large cloves garlic, or 3 small
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ stick
6 ounces Portuguese or Spanish chorizo (cooked, spicy, smoked sausage), cut into a small dice
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
15 Ritz crackers, about ½ cup crushed
3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 lemon
hot sauce

Steps:

  • Steam clams: Preheat oven to 350 F. Rinse clams in water to remove any sand or grit. (Alternatively, clams can be soaked in water up to 1 hour.) In a large Dutch oven over high heat, bring 1 inch of water to a boil. Add clams to the boiling water; cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook until clams are open, 7-10 minutes, checking after 5 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables.
  • Vegetables: Small-dice the onion. Remove and discard the seeds and white ribs from bell pepper, then small-dice. Trim away the top and bottom of the celery, then small-dice. Roughly mince the garlic. Set all the vegetables aside.
  • After 5 minutes, check the clams; transfer the ones that have opened to a bowl. Continue steaming the remaining clams until they are all open, discarding the ones that are cracked or don't open; reserve the clam broth in the Dutch oven. Allow the clams and clam broth to cool.
  • Stuffing: In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt the butter. When foamy, add vegetables and sweat until soft, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes. Meanwhile, remove clams from their shells; set the shells aside. Optional: Cut the clams in half, then remove and discard any dark detritus in the bellies. Roughly chop the clams, then set aside.Separate the clam shells at their hinges; rinse and dry, then pick 12 of the nicest-looking half-shells and scrape off any muscle that remains attached. Set aside.
  • When the vegetables are soft, add the chopped clams, chorizo, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook until the chorizo fat begins to render, 1-2 minutes. Meanwhile, place Ritz crackers in a plastic zip-top bag. Crush into a coarse meal using a rolling pin, and set aside. (Note: If using unseasoned breadcrumbs, add a pinch of dried parsley, dried thyme, and dried oregano, and mix to combine.)
  • Set a coffee filter into a small bowl. Strain about 1 cup of the reserved clam broth through the filter to remove sand and impurities. Set aside the strained broth.To the clam mixture, add ½ cup breadcrumbs, the crushed crackers, and ½ cup strained broth. Stir to combine, adding more breadcrumbs as necessary for a moist, stuffing-like consistency. Turn off heat and let cool, 10 minutes.
  • Bake: Place the 12 clean, dried shells on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Heap each shell with plenty of clam stuffing, lightly packing it so nothing spills out. Top with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. Bake until Stuffies are heated through and begin to brown on top, 15-20 minutes.When Stuffies are lightly brown, turn on the broiler. Place the tray on the top rack, 6 inches from the heat source, and broil until brown and crusty on top, about 2 minutes. (Keep a close eye on the Stuffies so they don't burn!)
  • Remove from oven and arrange shells on a serving platter. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges and hot sauce on the side.

CLAM STUFFING BAKE



Clam Stuffing Bake image

It seemed like Mom was always standing at her old black stove, coming up with recipes. This was one of the oldtime favorites. I loved stuffed clams any time of the year. I buy them fresh when in season and save the shells. Then, when I can't buy them fresh, I use canned. -Lillian Butler Stratford, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons each chopped celery, green pepper and sweet red pepper
4-1/2 teaspoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1 cup seasoned stuffing mix
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) minced clams, drained
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute the celery, peppers and onion in 1 tablespoon butter until almost tender. Stir in broth and carrot. Bring to a boil. Stir in stuffing mix. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in clams. , Transfer to two 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups coated with cooking spray. Melt remaining butter; stir in lemon juice. Drizzle over the stuffing mix. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CLAMS WITH CHORIZO



Clams with Chorizo image

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces fresh chorizo sausage (about 1 link), removed from casing
1/2 cup diced white or yellow onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound littleneck clams (about 12 clams), cleaned and soaked in water to remove impurities
1 cup dry white wine, plus more if needed
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
3 to 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
Crusty bread or baguette, for serving

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.

EMERIL LAGASSE CHORIZO STUFFING



Emeril Lagasse Chorizo Stuffing image

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
12 slices white sandwich bread
1 cup chicken stock
Pinch crushed red pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 large egg
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 pound ground pork
1/4 pound fresh chorizo sausage, casings removed, crumbled
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped celery

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the pork and chorizo and cook until completely browned. Add the onions, celery and bell pepper, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Put the bread in a large rectangular glass baking dish and pour in the chicken stock. Soak for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove and squeeze each slice, reserving the stock. In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread and stock with the pork and vegetable mixture. Mix well. Season with salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper. Stir in the parsley. Let cool completely and season again with salt and black pepper. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Transfer dressing to a 3 quart baking dish and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until browned on top.

CLAMS WITH CHORIZO



Clams with Chorizo image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

36 of the tiniest clams you can buy
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 chorizo sausage
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped Italian parsley
1 bay leaf
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 cups dry white wine

Steps:

  • Scrub the clams, discarding any with cracked or open shells that fail to close when tapped.
  • Heat the olive oil in a nonreactive large sautee pan or saucepan. Prick the sausage a few times with a toothpick. Fry the sausage over medium heat until cooked, about five minutes on each side. Transfer the sausage to a cutting board and let it cool, then cut it into thin slices.
  • Discard all but two tablespoons of the fat from the pan. Add the onion and garlic and cook over medium heat until lightly brown, about three minutes. Stir in the sausage, tomatoes, parsley, bay leaf, pepper and wine. Bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the clams and tightly cover the pot.
  • Cook the clams over high heat until the shells open, about eight minutes. Shake the pan occasionally to give the shells room to open. Ladle the clams and cooking liquid into shallow bowls (discard any that have not opened).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 366, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 985 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHORIZO STEAMED CLAMS



Chorizo Steamed Clams image

I have always just called these chorizo steamed clams, 'Spanish Clams,' since it seems like there's some variation of this on every Spanish restaurant menu I've ever seen. Sometimes they use beer, or white wine, or sherry; and many varieties of clams can be used. But the common denominator is the spicy, Spanish-style chorizo. I like to serve steamed clams with grilled bread.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Clams

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup finely diced onions
3 ounces Spanish chorizo sausage, quartered lengthwise, cut into1/4-inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups white wine
3 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed and rinsed
⅓ cup chopped Italian parsley
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Place large pot over medium heat; add olive oil. Stir in diced onion; cook and stir until onions begin to turn translucent, 3 or 4 minutes. Add chorizo; cook and stir to render some fat, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Pour in white wine.
  • Raise heat to high and bring liquid to a boil. Immediately add clams and distribute evenly. Cover and cook until clams open, about 7 minutes. During this time you can occasionally shake the pot to "stir" the clams using potholders or a kitchen towel to hold the pot handles. It's best not to open the lid and stir.
  • When clams have opened, remove pot from heat. Stir in butter and parsley; allow butter to melt. Serve clams in heated bowls with lots of the liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 986.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 291.8 mg, Fat 37.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 94.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 853.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

STEAMED CLAMS IN WINE AND CHORIZO



Steamed Clams in Wine and Chorizo image

Categories     Steam     Sausage     Clam     Bell Pepper     White Wine     Summer     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 lb littleneck clams (2 inches wide), scrubbed
1/4 lb dried Spanish chorizo (spicy cured pork sausage) links, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, and salt in oil in a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 7 to 9 minutes. Stir in wine and bring to a boil.
  • Add clams and chorizo, then boil, covered, until clams open, 7 to 8 minutes. (Discard any clams that are not open after 9 minutes.) Season with pepper and stir in cilantro.

CLAM AND CHORIZO STUFFING



CLAM AND CHORIZO STUFFING image

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups stale country bread, cut into
1 1/2­inch cubes (1 1/4 pounds)
1 pound fresh chouriço sausage (or use fresh chorizo), casing removed
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 large white onion, diced (2 cups)
4 stalks celery, diced (1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1⁄2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped (2/3 cup)
1 dozen shucked and chopped quahog clams, liquor reserved (see note)
Kosher salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly toasted; set aside. 2. Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add sausage. Sauté, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until fat has rendered and sausage is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a large bowl with a slotted spoon and set aside. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the fat left in the pan. 3. Add garlic, onion, celery, thyme and sage to pan and cook over medium­low heat, stirring, until vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes. Remove vegetables to bowl with sausage. 4. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, swirling pan, until foam subsides and butter just begins to brown and smell nutty. 5. Add bread cubes, mustard, parsley, brown butter, clams and clam liquor to bowl with sausage and vegetables and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer dressing to a baking dish and bake until golden brown and crisp on top, about 15 minutes.

CHORIZO AND CLAMS, PORTUGUESE STYLE



Chorizo and Clams, Portuguese Style image

Categories     Clam     Boil

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow or white onion, quartered and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
6 ounces Chorizo (page 24)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 small bay leaf, crumbled
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup water
2 pounds clams, mussels, or a mixture, scrubbed and mussels debearded if needed

Steps:

  • In a large pot or sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion begins to wilt, about 3 minutes. Crumble the chorizo into the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to firm, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, bay leaf, wine, and water and bring to a boil. Cover partially and cook until the liquid is reduced and the mixture is saucy, 5 minutes.
  • Add the shellfish to the pan, cover all the way, and cook until the shells open and their meat is slightly firm, about 5 minutes. Discard any shellfish that fail to open, then serve right away.

Tips:

  • Use fresh clams. Fresh clams have a briny, sweet flavor that is perfect for stuffing. If you can't find fresh clams, you can use frozen clams, but be sure to thaw them completely before using.
  • Chop the chorizo finely. This will help it distribute evenly throughout the stuffing.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and texture to the stuffing. Some good options include celery, onion, carrots, and bell peppers.
  • Season the stuffing well. Be sure to use plenty of salt and pepper, as well as other herbs and spices that you like. Garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika are all good choices.
  • Don't overstuff the clams. You want the stuffing to be able to expand as it cooks, so don't pack it in too tightly.
  • Bake the clams until they are golden brown and the stuffing is cooked through. This will usually take about 20 minutes.

Conclusion:

Clam and chorizo stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is also a great way to use up leftover clams. With its briny, sweet flavor and variety of textures, this stuffing is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Related Topics