CLAMS AND SAUSAGE IN SAFFRON SAUCE

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups chopped ripe tomatoes or a 1-pound can plum tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon saffron
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound chorizo, sliced
1/2 pound sweet pork sausage like Italian luganiga or Portuguese linguica, sliced in chunks
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed
4 slices day-old or dried French baguette or Italian bread about 3 inches across and 1/2-inch thick
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place the tomatoes, along with any liquid, in a saucepan, bring them to a simmer and allow them to cook about 10 minutes, until they release their juice. Strain the hot juice into a bowl, reserving the tomato pulp. Stir the saffron into the juice and allow to steep while continuing with the recipe. If using canned tomatoes, chop the pulp.
  • Heat two tablespoons of the oil in a large, heavy casserole. Add the sausages and saute until they are lightly browned. Remove the sausages from the pan and reserve.
  • Add the onion, red pepper and garlic to the pan and saute until they are soft but not brown. Stir in the oregano, the tomato liquid with the saffron, the tomato pulp, sausages and clams. Cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until the clams have opened and have had a chance to cook, opened, for another six minutes.
  • While the clams are cooking, heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet and fry the bread slices until they are lightly browned. Drain them on absorbent paper.
  • To serve, place the fried bread in each of four shallow bowls. Spoon the clams and sausage, along with the liquid, over the bread. Sprinkle with parsley and serve

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 758, UnsaturatedFat 38 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 1767 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Nephi Kavea
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This is a simple but delicious recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Nate Bell
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves clams and sausage.


L8Again
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Shahriar Iqbal
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I will definitely be making this dish again.


tanyaradzwa chivu
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This is a must-try recipe for any seafood lover.


Amar Nagoggo
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Jk Jk
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I'm not a big fan of clams but I loved this dish. The sausage and saffron are the perfect combination.


Zoya Tariq
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make.


Rupok Roy
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I liked the recipe but I think it needs a bit more seasoning.


Shubheksha Lama
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Junior Malcom
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I would have liked the sauce to be a bit thicker, but overall this was a great recipe.


Jayleen Vidal
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The clams and sausage are cooked perfectly in this dish. I highly recommend it!


Catina Ringo
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I made this for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best clam dish he's ever had.


Perry
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I love the way the saffron adds a beautiful color to the dish.


James Lordt
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's always a hit with my guests.


Lisa Bouita
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I'm not a big fan of seafood but this dish is really good. The sausage and saffron are delicious.


Mostafa Marwan
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I love how the clams add a subtle briny flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Hadeel Almanaseer
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I've made this recipe several times and my family loves it. It's so easy and quick to make too.


Oarabile Makopo
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I cooked it last weekend for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Thank you for sharing such an amazing recipe.


Richard owens
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This dish is better than I expected. I love the combination of clams and sausage in the tasty saffron sauce.