CLAM TOASTS WITH PANCETTA
Steps:
- Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium. Add pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until brown and crisp, 5-7 minutes. Add sliced garlic and cook, stirring often, until garlic is golden around the edges, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low and add sweet onion and chopped fennel. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and onion is translucent, 6-8 minutes. Add lemon zest, bay leaf, ground fennel,1/2 cup wine and a pinch of salt. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until wine is mostly reduced but mixture is still a little bit saucy, about 3 minutes. Transfer soffritto to a medium bowl; discard lemon zest and bay leaf. Wipe out skillet.
- Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in same skillet over medium. Arrange bread slices in skillet and cook until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Cut 1 garlic clove in half and rub one side of each toast with cut side of garlic. Wipe out skillet.
- Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in same skillet over medium. Crush remaining garlic clove with the side of a chef's knife and cook, stirring often, until it begins to turn golden, about 1 minute. Add clams, soffritto, and remaining 1/2 cup wine. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until liquid is reduced by half and clams are open (discard any that do not open), 5-7 minutes. Add parsley and fennel fronds and cook 1 minute longer. Taste and season with salt if needed.
- To serve, place fried bread on plates and spoon clam mixture and cooking broth over. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- Do Ahead
- Soffritto can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.
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[email protected]These toasts are a great way to get your kids to eat seafood.
Betting Wali Sarkar
[email protected]I love the crispy bread and the flavorful clams in these toasts.
Mel'z Channel
[email protected]These toasts are the perfect way to use up leftover clams.
Malik Nasrullah
[email protected]I've made these toasts several times and they're always a hit.
BD ALL TECHNOLOGY
[email protected]These toasts are so easy to make and they're always delicious.
Victoria Odoi
[email protected]I love the combination of clams and pancetta in these toasts.
macayla greene
[email protected]These toasts are the perfect appetizer or light lunch.
Joshua Medie
[email protected]I made these toasts for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!
mina re
[email protected]These toasts are a great way to use up leftover clams.
MST MOUSUMI KHATUN
[email protected]I love these toasts! They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
Blixiq
[email protected]These toasts are so good! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.
Cameron Watson
[email protected]I made these toasts for my husband's birthday party and they were a huge hit. He loved them!
Parishay Malik
[email protected]These toasts are the perfect way to use up leftover clams. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat seafood.
Dhwarje Ghising
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of clams, but I loved these toasts. The pancetta and the crispy bread really balanced out the flavor of the clams.
Dusan Nadj
[email protected]These toasts are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving them as an appetizer or a light lunch.
Tillymatil
[email protected]I made these toasts for a brunch and they were a big success. Everyone loved them! The combination of clams and pancetta is perfect.
tobi isijola
[email protected]These toasts were delicious! I used fresh clams and they were so flavorful. The pancetta was also a nice touch. I will definitely be making these again.
Shenoo Papa
[email protected]These clam toasts were a hit at my party! The pancetta added a nice salty flavor and the clams were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.