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Mediterranean-Style Steamed Clams Recipe

Fresh clams steamed in a fragrant white wine broth with vegetables, garlic, and Mediterranean spices. Served with crusty bread for soaking up the flavorful sauce.

Ingredients

  • Extra virgin olive oil (1/4 cup).
  • Yellow onion, chopped (1).
  • Green pepper, chopped (1/2).
  • Red pepper, chopped (1/2).
  • Garlic cloves, minced (4).
  • Salt and pepper.
  • Ripe tomatoes, chopped (2).
  • Ground cumin (1/2 teaspoon).
  • Smoked paprika (1/2 teaspoon).
  • Red pepper flakes (1/2 teaspoon).
  • Dry white wine (1 cup).
  • Water (1 1/2 cups).
  • Littleneck clams (3 pounds).
  • Green onion, chopped (1).
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (1/3 cup).

Instructions

  1. Soak in salted water three times, scrubbing between soaks.
  2. Sauté onions, peppers and garlic in olive oil.
  3. Add tomatoes, spices, wine and water; simmer.
  4. Add clams and cook covered until opened, 7-10 minutes.
  5. Add herbs and serve with crusty bread.

Notes

Discard unopened clams.
Can add chorizo variation.
Keeps 2-4 days refrigerated.

  • Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

  • Calories: 141
  • Fat: ~
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Protein: 9 g