Best 5 Clams Creole Recipes

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**Clams Creole: A Symphony of Flavors from the Louisiana Bayou**

Hailing from the vibrant culinary landscape of Louisiana, Clams Creole is a delectable seafood dish that captures the essence of Creole cuisine. This savory stew showcases plump, tender clams simmered in a rich, aromatic broth infused with the "holy trinity" of Creole cooking: onions, bell peppers, and celery. The addition of garlic, tomatoes, and a medley of Creole spices creates a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate. Clams Creole is often served over fluffy rice, soaking up the flavorful broth and providing a delightful contrast to the tender clams. This article presents three enticing recipes for Clams Creole, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional Louisiana-style Clams Creole to a spicy Cajun-inspired version and a modern rendition with a touch of citrus, these recipes cater to diverse taste preferences. Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Louisiana and savor the deliciousness of Clams Creole, a dish that embodies the vibrant spirit of Creole cooking.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ULTIMATE SEAFOOD BOIL



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This seafood boil is the best of the best. Tender lobster, shrimp, crab, tons of veggies and a delicious creole garlic seasoning, you'll make the whole party happy with this easy recipe!

Provided by I Heart Recipes

Categories     Main Course

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 24

16 cups water
2 large lemons (sliced)
1 medium size yellow onion (sliced)
3 sprigs fresh Italian parsley
2 sprigs fresh thyme
3 sprigs fresh dill
6-8 cloves garlic
1 stick salted butter
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp creole seasoning
3 lbs king crab legs
2 lb jumbo shrimp (peeled & deveined)
1 lb crab claws
4-6 lobster tails (I used 4 oz lobster tails)
2 lbs andouille sausage or your favorite smoked sausage (sliced)
8 ears of fresh corn (each cut into 3 parts)
5 medium potatoes (I used russet potatoes)
1 stick salted butter
3 tbsp mild hot sauce
1 large lemon (juice only)
1 ½ tbsp minced garlic
1 ½ tsp creole seasoning
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp parsley flakes

Steps:

  • Make sure that all the seafood, herbs, and etc are nice and clean.
  • Slice up 2 large lemons, and one large onion, then toss them into a large pan.
  • Toss in the Italian parsley, fresh thyme, dill, and cloves of garlic.
  • Now add in 1 stick of salted butter, 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of creole seasoning in the large pot.
  • Pour in 16 cups of cool water, and place the pot over high heat.
  • Bring the water to a boil, then turn the heat down to medium high.
  • Let cook for 45 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium.
  • Now fish out all the herbs and etc ( or as much as you can).
  • Add in the andouille sausage, and corn. Let cook for 15 minutes.
  • Next add in the potatoes, and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Start adding in the crab legs & claws, and the lobster tails. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • Now toss in the shrimp, and turn the heat off!
  • Let sit for 10 minutes.
  • While the seafood boil is sitting, we can make our creole spiced garlic sauce.
  • Combine the butter, minced garlic, hot sauce, lemon juice, creole seasoning, paprika, and parsley flakes into a sauce pan, and place it over medium heat.
  • Once the butter is melted, stir the ingredients, and reduce the heat to low.
  • Let cook for 10 minutes.
  • You can pour the sauce over the seafood boil, or use to dip!
  • Enjoy!

BASIC CREOLE SAUCE



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I cook a big batch of this sauce and keep in the freezer for when I need to pull together a quick dinner party or supper for my family. Just reheat and add a combination of shrimp, sausage, or chicken and serve over hot rice. Add in a combination of the optional ingredients to make it your own. You will have a meal fit for company.

Provided by NancySacTown

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 2h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped green bell pepper
2 cups chopped carrot
6 cloves garlic, chopped
4 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
4 cups water
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 pinch saffron
1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
1 pinch dried basil, or to taste
1 pinch dried thyme, or to taste
1 orange, zested
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 cup white wine
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 1-pint canning jars with lids and rings

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in celery, onion, green bell pepper, carrot, and garlic; cook and stir until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir tomatoes with their juice, water, chicken bouillon cubes, and bay leaves into the vegetable mixture.
  • Stir in red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, saffron, oregano, basil, thyme, orange zest, clam juice, and white wine.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the flavors have blended, at least 1 hour. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Allow the sauce to cool completely.
  • To store, pour into pint glass canning jars, cover with lids and rings, and place into freezer. Sauce can be frozen up to 3 months before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 229.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

SEAFOOD CREOLE



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This is a spicy sauce similar to etouffee. By adding seafood, it becomes Seafood Creole. Due to the seasoning mix, it is quite spicy. This can be controlled by adjusting the amount of the peppers. I like mine full strength, but for the wife I have to cut the peppers down to 1/8 teaspoon each. This recipe can easily be doubled or quadrupled for large affairs. It goes great with rice, garlic bread, a green salad and a good white wine, such as white Merlot, white Cabernet, Johannisburg Riesling, or Gewurztraminer. Use your favorite firm, white fish fillets in this recipe. Canned diced tomatoes can be used in place of chopping fresh tomatoes.

Provided by Plain ole Bob

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

¾ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
½ teaspoon dried sweet basil
¼ cup butter
1 cup peeled chopped tomato
¾ cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped celery
¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
1 ¼ cups chicken stock
1 cup canned tomato sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
2 bay leaves
1 pound peeled and deveined rock shrimp (thawed if frozen)
1 pound bay scallops (thawed if frozen)
1 pound haddock fillets (thawed if frozen) - cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Mix together oregano, salt, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, and basil in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; stir in tomato, onion, celery, green bell pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken stock, tomato sauce, sugar, hot pepper sauce, and bay leaves. Reduce heat to low and bring sauce to a simmer. Stir in seasoning mix and simmer until the flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.
  • Gently stir in rock shrimp, bay scallops, and haddock; bring sauce back to a simmer and cook until the shellfish and fish are opaque, about 20 more minutes. Remove bay leaves to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 224.1 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 47.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 1018.8 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SHRIMP CREOLE



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This quick meal of shrimp stewed in canned tomatoes and bell pepper, served over rice, makes an excellent and easy dinner.

Categories     Dinner     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp     Herb     Pepper     Tomato     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 garlic cloves, minced
2 large onions, chopped fine
1 cup finely chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
1 red bell pepper, cut into ½-inch dice
½ green bell pepper, cut into ½-inch dice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chicken broth
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1½ pounds large shrimp (about 32), shelled and deveined
Accompaniment: 1 cup uncooked rice, prepared according to package instructions but without butter or margarine

Steps:

  • In a large heavy kettle cook garlic, onions, celery, and bell peppers in oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add all remaining ingredients except shrimp and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in shrimp and cook, covered, over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve shrimp and sauce over coked rice.

RAZOR CLAM CEVICHE



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In 2011, razor clams were showing up on menus all over New York City. Some chefs steamed them, some served them with pasta, others decided they would be great in ceviches, as here. A shopping tip for razor clams: the thinner the better. Though the shells usually gape a bit, they should nearly close when touched. Razor clams are much more perishable than hard clams, but their shelf life can be extended by steaming them for use in salads later. Shaunna Sargent, the chef at Corsino restaurant in Manhattan, is among the chefs who froze the clams for a few hours to make the meat easier to remove and more tender. Regardless of whether they are raw or frozen, a paring knife is all that is needed to shuck them. Be sure to scrub the shells first in running water to remove any sand or grit.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 appetizer servings, or 24 canapés

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound razor clams, rinsed and scrubbed
1 pink grapefruit, peeled, segmented, juice reserved
1 teaspoon pink peppercorns
12 fresh mint leaves, slivered
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Salt
Round tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Use a paring knife to gently pry apart clam shells and then cut meat away, discarding any gritty dark parts and a half-inch of the dark, hard siphon. Cut meat into half-inch pieces. Place in a bowl. Dice grapefruit segments and add them to the bowl with reserved juice, pink peppercorns, mint and olive oil. Fold together and refrigerate 3 hours.
  • Season clam mixture with salt to taste. Serve in appetizer portions with chips, or drain well and pile onto chips to make canapés.

Tips:

  • Use fresh clams: Fresh clams have a briny, sweet flavor that is essential to this dish. If you can't find fresh clams, you can use frozen clams, but be sure to thaw them completely before using.
  • Soak the clams in cold water: This will help to remove any sand or grit from the clams.
  • Use a heavy pot: A heavy pot will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the clams from scorching.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you overcrowd the pot, the clams will not cook evenly.
  • Cook the clams over medium heat: Medium heat will help to prevent the clams from overcooking.
  • Season the clams well: Creole seasoning is a blend of spices that is perfect for this dish. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the clams immediately: Clams are best served immediately after they are cooked.

Conclusion:

Clams Creole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of fresh clams, Creole seasoning, and vegetables is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood dish, give Clams Creole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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