Hilda's Stuffies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. 2
   In a saute pan, heat the olive oil.
3. 3
   Add the chorizo and render for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. 4
   Add the onions, shallots, garlic and peppers.
5. 5
   Saute the mixture until the vegetables are light in color, about 2 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove from the heat and turn into a mixing bowl.
7. 7
   Season with salt, cayenne and parsley.
8. 8
   Stir in the clams and creole mustard.
9. 9
   Fold in enough bread crumbs to bind the mixture.
10. 10
    Pack the mixture into each shell and tie with the butcher's twine.
11. 11
    Place on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the stuffing is cooked through.
12. 12
    Remove from the oven and place the untied clams on a platter.
13. 13
    Drizzle the butter sauce over the clams.
14. 14
    Place a small bundle of the leeks in the center of each clam.
15. 15
    Garnish with red peppers, parsley and Essence.