Steamed Clams with Spicy Garlic Bread

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2 tablespoons olive oil

8 ounces andouille or smoked sausage, sliced 

1 shallot, thinly sliced 

2 cloves garlic, chopped 

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 

1 cup dry white wine 

1/3 cup coconut milk 

1 tablespoon salted butter 

1 teaspoon kosher salt 

1/4 teaspoon black pepper 

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 

1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric 

1 pound clams, shells scrubbed 

1 tablespoon lime juice 

3 sprigs lemon thyme or thyme, leaves stripped

Spicy Garlic Bread, recipe follows

Garlic Bread:

One 12-ounce loaf French bread

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 

3 cloves garlic, minced 

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 

Pinch kosher salt