Chorizo Clams

INGREDIENTS

• 3 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed
• Cilantro sprigs, for garnish
• 1/4 lemon
• 4 slices rustic sourdough bread
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon seeded, finely diced jalapeno
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 3/4 cup diced dried Spanish chorizo, casing removed
• 1/4 cup tequila, white preferred
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1/4 cup Chicken Stock (page 362 or low-sodium store-bought)
• 1 tablespoon canola oil