Amêijoas Na Cataplana
Amêijoas na Cataplana is a traditional Portuguese clam dish cooked in a cataplana, a unique Portuguese cookware. This dish is a flavorful combination of clams, chorizo, and tomatoes.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Parsley - A handful, chopped
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- White wine - 1 cup
- Tomatoes - 2 large, chopped
- Onion - 1 large, chopped
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Chorizo - 200 grams, sliced
- Clams - 1 kg, cleaned
Let's Get Started
- Heat the olive oil in the cataplana over medium heat.
- Add the chorizo and cook until it starts to release its oils.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook until they are soft and fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes and cook until they start to break down.
- Add the clams and white wine. Close the cataplana and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the clams have opened.
- Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g