Clam Recipes

Ingredients 2 pounds small cockles 3 cups water 1/2 cup medium-dry Sherry 1 (1 1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled, thinly sliced, and cut into very thin matchsticks (1/4 cup) 1/2 cup (1-inch) pieces of fresh cilantro stems, plus 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1 bunch scallions (white and pale green parts only), coarsely chopped (1/4 cup) 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt Directions Rinse cockles in a colander under cold running… Read More »Steamed Cockles in Ginger Cilantro Broth

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 lb cockles, scrubbed 1 cup dry white wine 3/4 lb cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes (optional) 1 lb linguine Directions Heat oil in a 12- to 14-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add cockles with wine and cover shaking skillet occasionally until cockles open wide, about… Read More »Cockles and Linguine

Ingredients 1 pound clams in shell, scrubbed 8 medium red potatoes, scrubbed 1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded 1/2 pound unpeeled large shrimp 1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth 1/4 cup dry vermouth (optional) 3/4 cup butter, divided 1 loaf french bread Directions Place potatoes in a layer in the bottom of a large pot. Cover with a layer of clams, then mussels, and finally shrimp. Pour in the… Read More »Clam Bake

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 50 small clams in shell, scrubbed 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup white wine 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup fresh parsely, chopped Directions Wash clams to remove any dirt or sand. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; saute for 1 minute, or until tender. Pour in the white wine. Boil until wine has reduced to half its original… Read More »Clams and Garlic

Ingredients 60 littleneck clams in shells 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup butter 2 garlic cloves, mashed 8 fresh parsley sprigs, leaves only pinch of crushed red pepper pinch of black pepper 3/4 cup dry white wine 2 cup warm marinara sauce of choice (homemade or jar) 2 loaves Italian bread