A Pacific Northwest Memorial Day BBQ

Ingredients

Yield:

4lbs

• Clams & Mussels on the BBQ

  • 3 pc Shallots, sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, sliced
  • 1 Chorizo dried sausage, casing off, diced into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 2 Heirloom Tomatoes
  • 1 bottle your favorite beer
  • Butter 1/4 lb
  • 2lbs Clams
  • 2lbs Mussels

Preparation

Difficulty:

Easy

Time:

15 Minutes 

 

1. 1. In a pot, cook the Chorizo until it is crispy & the oil has come out
   2. Add the shallot, garlic, and butter cook for 2 mins (Do not burn the butter!)
   3. Add the tomato & let it cook for another 2 minutes
   4. Add the beer and allow to cook for 5 minute so it reduces a little and is boiling
   5. Add in the clams & cover with a lid for 1.5 minutes
   6. Add the mussels & cover for another 2 to 3 minutes until the clams and mussels open
   7. Give them a stir & taste the liquid; add seasoning to taste (salt or pepper) and some chopped parsley to finish

2. Ready to Serve!

   1. Pour into a serve with garlic butter, grilled crusty bread to dip in the sauce and enjoy with your favorite bottle of beer or wine.