Clams and Chorizo Rice Recipe
A vibrant and flavorful one-pot dish combining tender clams, spicy chorizo, and juicy cherry tomatoes with fragrant jasmine rice. This Clams and Chorizo Rice recipe is a perfect balance of savory seafood and smoky sausage, simmered together to create a comforting, aromatic meal that’s quick to prepare and full of Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- Salt, to taste
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup (70 grams) chopped dried chorizo
- 1¼ cups jasmine rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (4-ounce) can whole clams in brine and olive oil, brine reserved
- 1 cup cilantro leaves, plus more for serving
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatics and onions: In a large (12-inch), heavy-bottomed skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion along with ¾ teaspoon of salt. Cook the onion, stirring frequently, until it becomes soft and translucent, approximately 6 minutes. While the onion cooks, slice about half of the cherry tomatoes in half.
- Cook the tomatoes and chorizo: Add both the halved and remaining whole cherry tomatoes to the skillet, along with the chopped dried chorizo. Cook the mixture until the tomatoes start to soften and show blistered spots, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally to meld the flavors and slightly reduce the tomatoes.
- Add rice and liquids: Stir in the jasmine rice to the skillet, cooking and stirring frequently for an additional minute to lightly toast the grains. Pour in the chicken broth and the reserved clam brine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Simmer with clams: Reduce the heat to medium-low and evenly distribute the whole clams over the rice mixture. Cover the skillet and cook for 15 minutes, maintaining a gentle simmer. Adjust the heat as necessary to avoid burning the rice, until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Stir in the fresh cilantro leaves. Serve hot immediately, garnished with extra cilantro and lemon wedges on the side to squeeze over the dish for a bright finish.
Notes
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or pot to prevent scorching during simmering.
- Slicing half the cherry tomatoes helps add texture variation and visual appeal.
- If chicken broth is not available, vegetable broth can be used for a lighter flavor.
- The clam brine enhances the seafood flavor, so do not discard it.
- Adding fresh cilantro at the end preserves its bright herbal aroma.
- This dish is best served immediately to enjoy optimal texture and flavor.
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