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Grilled Clams with Chorizo, Peppers & Basil

Author Jacqueline

Ingredients

  • 4 dozen middle neck clams shells scrubbed
  • 1 lb chorizo sausage
  • 1/2 orange bell pepper sliced into strips
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 bottle beer I used UFO Hefeweizen
  • 1 roma tomato seeded and chopped
  • 1 handful basil leaves torn

Instructions

  • Preheat a grill on high with a heavy bottomed skillet on the grate.Add the chorizo to the pan, and cook until sausage begins to brown. Add bell peppers and garlic; sauté until softened. Add clams, pour beer over. Cover skillet and allow to cook until clams have begun to open, 5-7 minutes. Carefully remove cover, add tomatoes, re-cover. Dish will be done when clams are fully open. Discard any that have not opened. Garnish with fresh basil, serve with crusty bread.