NEW ENGLAND PORTUGUESE CLAM BOIL

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This is one of my childhood favorites. I grew up in southern Massachusetts where there is a huge portuguese population. We would go to the coast and collect any muscles, clams or periwinkles we could find and then toss them in a pot once we got home. These days a trip to the supermarket works okay. Feel free to add whatever seafood you'd like. Ingredient amounts are estimations since we really just threw whatever we had into a large pot. Make sure the clams and mussels are fresh and discard any that don't look so great.

Provided by C. Taylor

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs fresh clams in shell
2 lbs fresh mussels (fresh in the shell)
6 small potatoes, washed
1 onion, sliced
1 1/2 lbs chorizo sausage or 1 1/2 lbs linguica sausage
2 (12 ounce) bottles beer
water
salt and pepper
red pepper flakes (optional)
melted butter, for dipping
lemon, for dipping

Steps:

  • De-beard and de-sand the mussels and clams. You may also be able to buy them already cleaned. Cut the chorizo into 6 large pieces (approximately 4 inch lengths).
  • In a large pot add the potatoes first, then the onion and chorizo.
  • Add the 2 bottles of beer and then enough water to cover the chorizo. Add a generous bit of salt and pepper and then a pinch of pepper flakes if you want some extra heat. Cover and bring the pot to a boil. Cook for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are almost tender.
  • Add the clams and muscles and continue to boil for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the clams and muscles have popped open.
  • Serve with a small bowl of melted butter and lemon juice and another small bowl of the broth for dipping. Eat by pulling the seafood out of the shell, then dip into the broth to rinse any extra sand and then into the butter. Yum!

Gangaram bharati
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it. I always get rave reviews when I make this.


RS RABBI
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I love this recipe! The clams are always tender and juicy, and the broth is flavorful and delicious. I always serve this with some crusty bread to soak up all the broth.


jose barrios
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make clam boil recipe. The broth is flavorful and the clams are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kaitlin Southworth
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the clams and the broth. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Eamin
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This is a great recipe for a casual seafood dinner. The clams are cooked in a flavorful broth with potatoes, corn, and sausage. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family.


Washington Kariuki
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This recipe is a keeper! The clams were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. I served it with some crusty bread and it was a delicious meal.


Haribabu Poudel
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I've tried several clam boil recipes, and this one is by far the best. The broth is amazing, and the clams are cooked to perfection. This is a must-try recipe.


Ben Taylor
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This clam boil is the perfect way to enjoy fresh seafood. The broth is flavorful and the clams are tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe.


criah cathey
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it. I always get rave reviews when I make this.


kidd shanks
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can add or subtract ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add some chorizo and bell peppers to mine.


Abdullah Joyia
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This was my first time making a clam boil, and it was easier than I thought it would be. The recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Farhet Ahmad
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. The key is to use fresh clams and a good quality white wine. I also like to add a few red potatoes and some corn on the cob to the pot.


Ngeno Job
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This clam boil was a hit at our last family gathering! Everyone loved the sweet and savory broth, and the clams were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


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