Easy Baked Stuffed Clams Recipe (Clams and Chorizo)

This baked stuffed clams recipe is delicious. The combination of clams and chorizo are briny, smoky, salty, and all around perfect. Cooking stuffed clams may feel overwhelming, but I promise you it’s not! I’ll show you how to cook stuffed clams – and trust me, you’re not going to want to miss out. These chorizo stuffed clams make a show-stopping appetizer or light meal.

While many seafood dishes are breaded and fried, I kept this one light and healthy with an almond flour instead of bread crumbs. The chorizo adds a ton of flavor – without adding any carbs.

There are many different clam varieties. I used Cherry Stones for the baked stuffed clams recipe, but you can use whatever variety you like or have access to.

How To Open Clams

Learning how to open clams can be a little scary if you aren’t experienced. But don’t worry, if you haven’t shucked clams before I suggest taking a look at this video from Martha Stewart. It’s a great video and explains the process perfectly. The hardest part is shucking the clams, but once you get the hang of it, it goes by pretty quickly and this recipe comes together in minutes.

How To Cook Stuffed Clams

PRO TIP: You’ll want to loosen the clams on the bottom shells as well, so that when you go to eat them, they slide out easily.

Cook up the chorizo, onion, red pepper, garlic, and spices.

Then it’s time to add in almond meal and the reserved clam juice.

Add a spoonful of filling to the clams and broil until the topping is golden brown.

PRO TIP: You aren’t actually cooking the clams, but merely warming them up.

Now that you know how to cook stuffed clams, you will have a new favorite dish! These flavorful chorizo stuffed clams are perfect for the main course or an appetizer.

To serve, I usually place the clams on a bed of salt, so they sit still and are easy for picking up. It also makes for a beautiful presentation! Squeeze a bit of lemon juice and a sprinkle of salt over them just before eating!

Are Stuffed Clams Healthy?

Yes, baked stuffed clams are healthy. Did you know that clams are a great source of vitamin B12? They’re also very high in iron, selenium and omega 3’s!

Additionally, you get nutrients from the onions, peppers, garlic, and chorizo. Vitamin C, fiber, calcium, iron, and protein are just a few of the nutrients you get when you eat this baked stuffed clams recipe.

Can You Make Clams And Chorizo Ahead?

Yes, you can make baked clams ahead. You would need to store the stuffed clam shells in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will last 1-2 days in the fridge.

You can warm up this baked clams recipe in the oven approximately 20 minutes at 350 degrees. The goal is to warm up the chorizo mixture and not cook the clams themselves. When you are warming up the clam appetizer, it’s ready when they reach the temperature you prefer.

Can You Freeze This Baked Stuffed Clams Recipe?

Yes, you can freeze this baked stuffed clams recipe. It’s super easy to freeze these best stuffed clams too. Simply store them in an airtight freezer container. They will last 1-2 months in the freezer.

You can reheat the baked stuffed clams, let them thaw overnight in the fridge. Then warm them up in the oven or microwave.

What To Serve With The Best Stuffed Clams

Whether you are eating making this stuffed clams recipe as the main dish or an appetizer, you will find that they go with lots of foods. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

• Baked Green Tomatoes With Crab Salad + Fried Capers – This is perfect if you are serving appetizers at a dinner party or event.
• Easy Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic – So delicious!

More Paleo Seafood Recipes

If you love this baked stuffed clams recipe, you are going to enjoy these other paleo seafood recipes:

• Baked Maple Mustard Glazed Salmon
• Paleo Low Carb Shrimp And Cauliflower Grits – Flavorful and filling.
• Paleo Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
• Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash Boats – These are both paleo and Whole30.

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Easy Baked Stuffed Clams Recipe (Clams and Chorizo)

Learn how to cook stuffed clams in just 10 minutes! This baked stuffed clams recipe (chorizo stuffed clams) makes a great appetizer or main course. Cooking stuffed clams and chorizo is EASY and flavorful!

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Baked Stuffed Clams Recipe, chorizo stuffed clams, clams and chorizo, cooking stuffed clams, how to cook stuffed clams

Calories 411 kcal

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Author Maya Krampf from WickedSpatula.com

Servings 4 servings

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Ingredients

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• 12 medium Clams (scrubbed clean; more or less if using a different variety; reserve the juice)
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1/2 medium Red onion (minced)
• 1/2 medium Red bell pepper (minced)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 4 ounces Chorizo
• 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
• pinch Cayenne pepper
• 1 cup Almond meal
• Sea salt (to taste)
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)
• Lemon (for serving)

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Instructions

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1. Preheat your broiler.
2. Shuck the clams reserving the juice. Leave clam in bottom shell but loosen the meat for easy eating.

3. In a small pan over medium high heat, heat the olive oil. Throw in the onion, red pepper, garlic, chorizo, paprika, and cayenne. Cook until the pepper and onion are soft and the chorizo is browned ,about 5 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

4. Turn off the heat and stir in the almond meal and 4-5 tablespoons of the reserved clam juice.

5. Top each clam with a spoonful of filling. Place under broiler for 5-6 minutes or until the topping is nice and browned.

6. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Recipe Notes

Serving Size: 3 stuffed clams

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above.

Calories 411

Fat 34g

Protein 11g

Total Carbs 9g

Net Carbs 6g

Fiber 3g

Sugar 2g

Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database. Net carb count excludes both fiber and sugar alcohols (though the latter are rarely seen on this site), because these do not affect blood sugar in most people. We try to be accurate, but feel free to make your own calculations.

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