Steamed clams with chorizo and fresh corn

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOlive oil
½poundsChorizo, sliced 1/4-inch
Thick
½cupFinely chopped Spanish
Onion
1tablespoonFinely chopped garlic
1cupDry white wine
1cupFresh corn kernels
40smallsClams
Salt and freshly ground
Pepper
¼cupCoarsely chopped parsley
Loaf of French bread, sliced inch thick

Directions

Heat the oil in a medium stockpot over mediumhigh heat. Add the chorizo and saute until golden brown on both sides. Remove the chorizo and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pan and return to the heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft. Add the white wine and reduce by half. Add the corn and the clams, season with salt and pepper, and continue cooking until the clams just open. Remove the pan from the heat and add the parsley. Serve in bowls with slices of bread.

Yield: 4 servings

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