Steamed Clams with Chorizo, Citrus and Saffron Aioli

By LaLaCooks

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 large chorizo
• 2 pounds clams, cleaned
• 1/2 cup Albareino Spanish white wine
• 1/2 orange
• 1/4 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 *2 egg yolks
• 1 cup blanched slivered almonds
• Kosher salt
• 1/2 orange, juiced
• 3 cups extra-virgin olive oil
• Water as needed, to thin

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Saffron Aioli, recipe follows