Portuguese Seafood Stew

About This Recipe

Portuguese Seafood Stew made with clams, shrimp, scallops and chorizo comes together in minutes!

Ingredients

• 3 dozen little neck clams (scrubbed and clean)
• 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 lb bay scallops
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 onion (chopped)
• 1.75 oz 1 link chorizo sausage, sliced
• 1 large ripe tomato (diced)
• 3/4 cup dry white wine (I used Pinot Grigio)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large heavy pot, saute garlic and onion in olive oil over medium heat for about 3 to 5 minutes, until soft.
2. Add chorizo, tomatoes, wine, water, bay leaf, 1/4 cup parsley, salt and pepper and simmer 5 minutes.
3. Add the clams, mix well and cover.
4. Cook about 5 minutes or until all the clams open (discard any closed clams).
5. Add shrimp and scallops and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, until seafood is completely cooked and the shrimp are opaque.
6. Ladle into bowls and top with a little fresh parsley.