Steamed clams are fantastic for sharing as an appetizer. Serve with some toasted baguette pieces to dunk in the broth and scoop up the Italian sausage.
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT15M
Total time: PT20M
Rating
4.81 stars (21 reviews)
Keywords
Seafood Recipes
Ingredients
6 ounces spicy Italian chicken sausage
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1 shallot (minced)
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 pounds littleneck clams* ((See Note 1))
1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
toasted baguette pieces for serving (if desired (See Note 2))
Categories
Appetizers
Appetizers For Entertaining
Cuisine
Italian
Steps
Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Add the sausages and, using a wooden spoon, break up the sausages as they cook.
Once the sausage have browned and cooked through, move them to one side of the saucepan and turn the heat to medium.
Add the olive oil to the empty part of the saucepan, then add the red bell pepper, shallots and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir the mixture together with the sausage.
Pour the white wine into the sausage mixture and bring to a boil.
Add the clams to the saucepan, cover and let steam for about 8 minutes, or until the clams have opened. Discard any clams that have not opened.
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with parsley. Serve with toasted baguette pieces, if desired.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 0.25 of Recipe
Calories: 191.5 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8.3 g
Protein: 19.2 g
Fat: 7.3 g
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Cholesterol: 62.5 mg
Sodium: 492.5 mg
Sugar: 1.5 g
Reviews
Sandra on 2024-05-02 (5 stars): Great Friday night dinner!
Michelle on 2023-03-28 (5 stars): Very tasty recipe for those craving of both seafood and meat. I sautéd onion, and garlic then added added sun dried tomatoes, and spinach. Thanks for sharing!
Justine on 2023-02-28 (5 stars): I love clams! This is such a great way to eat them!
Jen on 2023-02-28 (5 stars): Love the surf and turf combo here! I'm excited to try them - thank you for the recipe!
Frances on 2022-07-02 (5 stars): Only about second time making clams so always a bit aprehensive, but this turned out very well. My husband thought it was like eating at a resturant. I used orange bell pepper as what I had on hand, shallot and the wine. I had Bilinski chicken italian sausage links--it doesn't crumble the way a regular sausage does so left it in links, but it gave the flavor that the recipe aiming for. Husband had with some pasta. I added a lot of fresh basil and parsley. Thank you
Jennifer Blake on 2018-04-19 (5 stars): I wish my family liked clams. I only get them on occasions where I am at a seafood restaurant because I won't make them just for me to eat. I love all the protein in this dish!!!
Lindsay Cotter on 2018-04-19 (5 stars): We will never forget that tragic day! So glad your husband was able to participate in this year's Boston Marathon.
What a gorgeous appetizer! This looks so delicious!
Carolyn on 2018-04-19 (5 stars): I love anything with Italian sausage so yeah...I am going to love this!
Jennifer Farley on 2018-04-19 (5 stars): Incredible meal right here!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness on 2018-04-18 (5 stars): I am obsessed with this combination! I gotta try!