CLAMS WITH CHORIZO, LEEKS, TOMATO, AND WHITE WINE

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You need the fresh, soft, fiery red version of chorizo for this dish, the kind that bleeds out bright red-orange grease into the pot when you heat it.

Provided by Anthony Bourdain

Categories     HarperCollins     Dinner     Seafood     Shellfish     Clam     Sausage     Pork     Leek     White Wine     Wine     Garlic     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces best-quality fresh chorizo, thinly sliced
1 or 2 medium leeks (white parts only), trimmed and sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)
4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped, plus 2 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup dry white wine
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
4 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed
4 thick slices crusty sourdough bread

Steps:

  • In a large sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat, then add the chorizo and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the chorizo has rendered its fat and is crisp and browned at the edges, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the leeks, and chopped garlic and stir to coat the vegetables with the oil. Season with salt and pepper and continue to cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the wine, increase the heat to high, and cook until the wine is reduced by half. Add the tomatoes and let the mixture come to a high boil. Add the clams, working in batches if necessary to ensure that they're in a single layer. Cover the pan and cook until the clams have opened. Discard any unopened clams.
  • While the clams cook, toast the bread, then rub the surface of each piece of bread with the cut side of one of the remaining garlic cloves.
  • Serve the hot clam mixture in a shallow serving bowl with the garlic toast alongside.

Mansour Aljerjawi
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Krish Shah
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The clams were tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Alan Terblanche
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves seafood.


Latisha Taylor
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I'm a big fan of seafood and this dish did not disappoint. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served this dish over linguine and it was a hit with my guests.


Libaan Maxamed
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing! I especially love the combination of the chorizo and the white wine.


Kristian Perez
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I usually serve it over rice, but it's also good with pasta or potatoes.


Jaryiah White
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This dish was easy to make and it turned out great. The only problem I had was that the clams were a bit gritty. I think I didn't clean them properly.


Ssemujju Farouk
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. I would definitely make this dish again.


Parmila Dhimal
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Abdul Hanan
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The clams were tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Zahidul Islam
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves seafood.


shahbaz jaan
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I'm a big fan of seafood and this dish did not disappoint. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served this dish over linguine and it was a hit with my guests.


Owusu Dvla
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing! I especially love the combination of the chorizo and the white wine.


Nipa Ray
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I usually serve it over pasta, but it's also good with rice or potatoes.


Sajid Ahmad
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This dish was easy to make and it turned out great. The only problem I had was that I couldn't find chorizo at my local grocery store. I used Spanish sausage instead and it worked out fine.


David Augustine
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I'm not a big fan of clams, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Namaganda Procy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The only thing I would change next time is to add a bit more white wine. I also served this dish over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Ephrata Hailemariam
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the chorizo, leeks, tomatoes, and white wine came together perfectly. The clams were cooked to perfection and were plump and juicy. I served this dish over rice and it was a hit with my family. I wil