BAKED CLAMS WITH PINE NUTS AND BASIL

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These stuffed clams are brimming with flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup pine nuts
2 pounds quahog clams, shucked, liquid and shells reserved
5 pounds cherrystone clams, shucked, liquid reserved
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature, plus 1 tablespoon melted
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon dry vermouth
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 lemon, sliced into wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place pine nuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; toast until golden, about 7 minutes. Shake the pan often while baking to make sure the nuts toast evenly. Let cool; finely chop.
  • Wash and dry 6 quahog shells; set aside.
  • Coarsely chop clams; in a large bowl, toss clams with pine nuts, garlic, 1 tablespoon softened butter, basil, lemon juice, vermouth, salt, and pepper; add 1 to 2 tablespoons clam liquid. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
  • Divide clam mixture among reserved shells on a baking sheet; sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Eminent Nyong
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I would not recommend this recipe.


SP MAZHAR
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The clams were overcooked and the sauce was too salty.


zeshan zeshan
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I found this dish to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Elliot Kofi Vincent Engmann Lutterodt Junior
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The clams were a bit sandy, but overall I enjoyed this dish.


Martin Mulnix
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I'm not a huge fan of pine nuts, but I thought they worked well in this dish.


Mdpiashkhan Khan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy seafood dinner.


Owais Rajpoot Owais Rajpoot
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I've never been a big fan of clams, but this dish changed my mind. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Sana Basharat
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I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Areeba Jameel
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The clams are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy.


Lario Samuels
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Pushpika Wijesekara
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's a great way to enjoy fresh clams.


Bridgette
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This is one of my favorite seafood recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out great.


Sami Yusuf
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The clams are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.


Abdullah Pop
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These baked clams were a hit at my dinner party. The combination of pine nuts, basil, and garlic was perfect, and the clams were cooked to perfection.