SPICY CLAM CHORIZO PASTA
Clams work their way into plenty of dishes in the Baja Peninsula of Mexico, which is where the chef Pati Jinich picked up this recipe for pasta con salsa picante de chorizo y almejas. The dish, which she featured on an episode of her PBS show, "Pati's Mexican Table," is a nod to the prized clams that are harvested in and around the coastal lagoons on Mexico's Pacific shores. It pays homage to the surf-and-turf dishes in Tijuana, where cooks find seemingly endless ways to mix meat and seafood on a single plate. The dish takes its aggressive heat from chorizo and chiles de arbol, but it can be dialed down by substituting 1/2 teaspoon or less of red-pepper flakes. The beer in the dish is Ms. Jinich's nod to the craft-beer boom in Baja.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories dinner, weeknight, pastas, seafood, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 large servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rinse and scrub the clams under cold water, making sure they are closed and unbroken. Discard any that aren't closed. Drain well.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large pot or casserole with a lid set over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chorizo, breaking it into smaller pieces with 2 wooden spatulas or spoons, and fry until it begins to crisp and brown, about 4 minutes. Remove the chorizo with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl.
- Add the 2 remaining tablespoons of olive oil to the rendered chorizo fat and reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, for a couple of minutes until softened. Add the garlic and chile de arbol and cook for a minute, until the garlic is fragrant and the chile de arbol begins to toast. Pour in the beer, add the salt, and once it comes to a simmer, incorporate the drained clams. Let it come to a simmer again, cover with a lid, and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally to help distribute the clams, until the shells open.
- Remove the lid and, using a slotted spoon, transfer the clams into a bowl, including the clam meat that may have fallen from the shells, and discarding those with closed shells. Raise the heat to medium-high and continue to cook the beer-clam liquid for 6 to 7 minutes, so it strongly simmers and a lot of the alcohol evaporates. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and honey. Stir well, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring once in between.
- Meanwhile, bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 9 to 10 minutes.
- Remove about 3 dozen clams from their shells and discard those shells. Remove the lid from the pot with the sauce and incorporate the cooked chorizo, shelled clam meat and the clams still in their shells. Mix well.
- Strain the spaghetti and add it to the sauce. Toss until it is coated. Transfer to a serving platter or individual bowls. Garnish with the parsley and cilantro, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1034, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 117 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1877 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Tomas Connolly
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Keneil Bennett
[email protected]I love the unique flavor combination of this dish. The clams and chorizo complement each other perfectly. The pasta is the perfect vehicle for these two flavors.
MADIWA MREGGEA
[email protected]This pasta dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.
MD Shahab
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.
Mojisola Oyewobi
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chorizo if you don't like spicy food.
Aaronair Gregory
[email protected]I love the way the clams and chorizo complement each other in this dish. The clams add a briny flavor, while the chorizo adds a spicy kick. The pasta is the perfect vehicle for these two flavors.
ENY
[email protected]This pasta dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.
Monica Ramos
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.
Teanna Jones
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
lukasz
[email protected]I love the unique flavor combination of this dish. The clams and chorizo complement each other perfectly. The pasta is the perfect vehicle for these two flavors.
Sharmila Pandey
[email protected]This pasta dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.
Mushahid Mallik
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.
damien ellison
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chorizo if you don't like spicy food.
Sanu Hassaan
[email protected]I love the way the clams and chorizo complement each other in this dish. The clams add a briny flavor, while the chorizo adds a spicy kick. The pasta is the perfect vehicle for these two flavors.
Mohammed Alhassan Bruno
[email protected]This pasta dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.
Zainhamza 0309
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.
Khan Ridoy
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Kamikazi Goatz
[email protected]I love the combination of clams and chorizo in this dish. The clams add a briny flavor, while the chorizo adds a spicy kick. The pasta is the perfect vehicle for these two flavors.
Sajjad Abro
[email protected]This spicy clam chorizo pasta was a hit with my family! The flavors were bold and delicious, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.