Indulge in the delectable flavors of Southern-style clams 'n' gravy, a classic dish bursting with savory goodness. This hearty and comforting meal showcases tender clams simmered in a rich, flavorful gravy, complemented by aromatic vegetables and seasoned to perfection. Discover two variations of this classic recipe: the traditional method using fresh clams and a simplified version featuring canned clams for added convenience. Both recipes offer a delightful symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Southern cooking with these mouthwatering clams 'n' gravy recipes.
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BUTTERY GARLIC STEAMED CLAMS
Just 15 minutes is all you need for these steamed clams in a velvety, buttery garlic wine sauce!
Provided by Amy
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet (that has a lid), melt 2-1/2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil.
- Add clams and remaining butter. Cover and steam until clams have opened (about 7-8 minutes). Occasionally shake skillet while steaming.
- Discard any clams that do not open. Sprinkle evenly with parsley and garnish with lemon wedges, if desired. Serve with a french baguette or over a bed of cooked pasta.
THE BEST CLAM SAUCE
I cannot order better white clam sauce in a restaurant. My boyfriend begs me to make this! Thanks Mom! Serve this dish with fresh garlic bread and a nice white wine. I promise this is a keeper and you won't like any other white clam sauce!
Provided by Jodie B
Categories Seafood Shellfish Clams
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add linguini and return water to a boil. Let linguini cook until al dente; drain well.
- In a large skillet, saute the onion and garlic in olive oil until the onions are translucent. Drain the cans of minced clams, reserving half of the juice.
- Stir the clams, reserved juice, butter, salt and pepper, and wine. Simmer the mixture for 20 minutes, until the sauce has reduced 1/3 and has thickened.
- Spoon the clam sauce over the linguini and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 906.4 calories, Carbohydrate 73.8 g, Cholesterol 184.7 mg, Fat 39.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 60.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 593.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
CRAB GRAVY
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 3h5m
Yield 8 to 10 portions
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine butter and oil in an 8- to 10-ounce stockpot over medium heat. Add celery, leeks and onions and cook, making sure they do not brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper, oregano, bay leaves, parsley and thyme. Cook just to bring everything together, about 3 minutes.
- Add crabs and cook over medium to low heat, covered, stirring often, 8 to 10 minutes. Add white wine and cook until wine is cooked out, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and 3 to 4 cups water and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add salt, pepper and seafood seasoning to taste.
- Boil linguine and pour sauce over top.
SHRIMP AND TASSO GRAVY OVER YELLOW GRITS
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For the grits: Bring the milk, salt, butter and 6 cups water to a boil over medium heat in a heavy-bottomed pot. Slowly pour in the grits, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and continue to stir for several minutes to make sure the grits do not scorch. Continue to cook the grits for about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently. Keep warm until ready to serve. If they become too thick, add warm water or milk to thin.
- For the tasso gravy: Cook the leeks in 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan until soft. Add the chili powder, paprika, basil, oregano, black pepper, seasoning salt, thyme, garlic and seafood seasoning, stirring to release the flavors. Add the clam juice and tomato juice and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the half-and-half and simmer for 10 minutes. Make a roux with the flour and the 3 tablespoons melted butter in a small bowl. Slowly add it to the gravy mixture, stirring vigorously. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and add ham.
- For the shrimp: Saute the shrimp in the butter in a large saute pan until they start to turn pink. Add the tasso gravy and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
- To serve: Top each plate with some grits and spoon the shrimp and tasso gravy over the top. Serve immediately.
STEAMED CLAMS
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash the clams thoroughly and remove any blemishes. They should have no odor. Heat oil in a large saucepan (with a cover) over medium heat and cook garlic and onion until translucent. Add the wine and let cook for a couple of minutes to combine the flavors. Add the clams and clam juice (or water) and cover the pan for about 10 minutes until the clams open. Discard any clams that do not open and remove clams to serving bowls. Season the juices in the pan with salt and pepper to make a sauce. Pour the sauce and melted butter over the clams.
BAKED CLAMS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place clams in a bucket of cold water with cornmeal and salt. Set aside.
- Place bread crumbs, Parmesan, lemon juice, zest, garlic, pesto, parsley, and olive oil in a bowl. Mix all of the ingredients together with half of the clarified butter. Mix together until moist but not too wet. Use additional butter only if needed.
- Open each clam and place mixture on top. Place in oven and bake for 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
CLAMS WITH CELERY AND TOASTED GARLIC
One of the easiest and most satisfying ways to serve steamed clams is next to thick slices of toast that have been drizzled with olive oil and rubbed with a cut clove of garlic. Another option is to take a slotted spoon and remove all the clams, leaving all the juicy goods behind and using that liquid to heat up a drained and rinsed can of small white beans, or to finish cooking pasta like linguine or spaghetti. Once the beans or pasta are warmed through and have soaked up some of that clammy business, pour it into a large bowl and top with the clams. This recipe uses littleneck clams; look for ones somewhere between the size of a large grape and small apricot. Cockles are an excellent smaller, sweeter substitute; they are extremely similar to clams in anatomy, flavor and texture. Most clams you buy have already been scrubbed and soaked to purge any sediment, mud or sand, but it's still a good idea to give them another scrub once you're in your own kitchen. And the chorizo (or bacon, or pancetta) is optional; if you leave it out, the recipe is pescatarian.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dinner, weekday, seafood, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preferably using a natural bristle kitchen scrubber (a brand new kitchen sponge will work as well), scrub the clams well under running water. After the clams have been scrubbed and scrubbed again, let them hang out in a large bowl of cold water. This will allow any residual sediment or grit to free itself from the shells and settle at the bottom of the bowl while you do everything else.
- Heat oil, butter and chorizo or other pork product, if using, in a large pot (make sure it has a lid) over medium heat. Cook, swirling the pot occasionally until the butter has started to brown a little and the fat has begun to render from the pork, 3 to 4 minutes. (The pork won't be crispy, but that's O.K.; you're not looking for that.)
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring a minute or two until it begins to take on a toasty, light golden-brown color. Add wine and cook, letting it simmer until it's a little more than halfway reduced, 2 to 3 minutes. Add celery and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until the celery is bright green and just tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add clams and shake the pot so they settle nicely. Place the lid on the pot and give it the occasional shake, letting them steam open and release their juices, 3 to 5 minutes. (Larger clams will take longer.) The shaking of the pot is not only fun to do, but it gives all the clams quality time with the hottest part of the pot, which will encourage them to open around the same time, although there's always one or two clams late to the party. If there's one that just never makes it to the party (as in, it never opens), it's dead and should be thrown away.
- Toss the parsley, chives and celery leaves in a small bowl, then add lemon or lime zest and juice, and season with salt and pepper. Serve the clams with a hunk of crusty fresh bread or thick slices of toast that have been drizzled with lots of olive oil and rubbed with a cut clove of garlic, scattering the parsley mixture over everything.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 203, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 448 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
CLAMS ITALIANO
These clams are steamed in wine, butter, and herbs. When the clams are gone, dip Italian bread in the broth.
Provided by Bonnie Dailey
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic in butter briefly. Stir in wine, and season with oregano, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
- Place clams in the wine mixture. Cover, and steam until all the clams have opened: discard any that do not open. Serve in soup bowls, and ladle broth generously over them.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 126.2 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
STEAMED CLAMS IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE
Include mollusks in your seafood week. Clams are high in Omega 3 fatty acids, low in calories, and very high in iron.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 1h
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rinse the clams in several changes of water and scrub with a small brush, such as a toothbrush. Discard any that are open or that have cracked shells.
- Place the wine in a large, lidded pan that will accommodate all of the clams (a wok with a lid works well). Bring to a boil and reduce by half. Add the clams, cover and cook over high heat, shaking the pan from time to time, for 2 to 3 minutes, until the clams open. Remove from the heat. Discard any clams that have not opened.
- Set a strainer over a bowl, line with cheesecloth and drain the clams. Set the liquid and the clams aside in separate bowls. You can keep the clams in the shell or remove them, whichever is most convenient for serving (it's prettiest with the clams in the shell).
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, wide, lidded skillet or casserole and add the shallots. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 3 minutes, and add the garlic and red pepper flakes or chile de arbol. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds to a minute, and add the tomatoes and juice, the sugar, orange zest, thyme, saffron, and the liquid from the clams. Add salt and pepper to taste, bring to a simmer over medium heat, reduce the heat and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture has cooked down and is very fragrant. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Stir the clams into the tomato sauce and heat through, stirring. Add the parsley or cilantro, stir again, and serve in wide soup bowls. Drizzle a little olive oil and a few drops of lemon juice over each serving if you wish
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 602, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 77 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 3300 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SCOTT URE'S CLAMS AND GARLIC
So simple, but so good - steamed clams served in their own liquor. Serve with a crusty Italian bread, or over pasta.
Provided by Scott Ure
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Clams
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 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 volume.
- Add clams, cover, and steam till clams start to open. Add butter, cover, and cook till most or all of the clams open. Discard any that do not open. Transfer clams and juice to 2 large bowls. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 63.5 mg, Sugar 1 g
Tips:
- For richer gravy, use half-and-half instead of milk. - Add a splash of white wine or clam juice to the gravy for extra flavor. - If you don't have fresh clams, you can use canned clams, but be sure to drain and rinse them well before using. - Serve clams and gravy over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes. - You can also add other seafood to this dish, such as shrimp, scallops, or mussels. - For a more flavorful gravy, brown the clams in butter before adding the flour. - If you want a thicker gravy, add more flour or cornstarch. - Garnish the dish with chopped parsley or chives.Conclusion:
Clams and gravy is a classic seafood dish that is easy to make and delicious to eat. The tender clams in a creamy, flavorful gravy are sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish that is both easy and delicious, give clams and gravy a try. You won't be disappointed.
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