Clams With Chorizos

• 3 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed
• 7 ounces chorizo sausage, sliced
• 1 sliced leeks or 1 onion
• 1 chili pepper, sliced thinly
• 2 tablespoons butter (I use Fresh Herb Butter recipe 82424)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 plum tomatoes, diced
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• lemon slice, for garnish

1. In a large pan fry chorizos till lightly browned.
2. Add butter, leeks, chili, bay leaf, garlic saute for 3 minutes add wine, diced tomatoes, and bay leaf bring to a boil.
3. Add the clams cover and steam for 5 minutes till all are opened.
4. Throw out any that do not open.
5. Garnish with lemons and parsley.
6. Serve with bread to soak up the juices.

littleneck clams, chorizo sausage, leeks, chili pepper, butter, garlic, white wine, tomatoes, bay leaves, parsley, lemon slice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/clams-with-chorizos-95936 (may not work)