CLAMS WITH OREGANO AND BREAD CRUMBS (VONGOLE ORIGANATE)
This "red sauce meets Guido in Little Italy" classic has much more to do with the clams than what you may be used to eating. Note that the bread crumbs here are fresh-that is to say, made only from today's bread, not from day-old bread (and definitely not the kind that comes in a can).
Provided by Mario Batali
Categories Shellfish Appetizer Broil Sauté Christmas Seafood Clam Bell Pepper Fall Christmas Eve Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 4-8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Carefully open the clams, discarding the top shells, and drain the clam liquid into a small mixing bowl. Set aside. Loosen the clams from the bottom shells but do not remove them. Pour the salt onto a baking sheet so that it is at least 1/2-inch deep and arrange the clams in their half-shells in the salt.
- In a 10- to 12-inch sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat until smoking. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper and cook 6 to 7 minutes, until softened and light golden brown. Add the bread crumbs and continue cooking another 3 minutes, until they are light golden brown as well. Remove the mixture from the heat, season with salt and pepper, and cool. Stir in the oregano and the reserved clam liquid.
- Preheat the broiler. Pack about 2 teaspoons of the crumb mixture loosely into each clam shell. (Remember that the clam, not the stuffing, is the most important part of this dish; stuffing should surround and enhance the clam, not overpower it.)
- Place the clams under the broiler and heat through, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, just until the crumb mixture is deep golden brown; you're not really cooking the clam. Drizzle with a drop of olive oil, and serve.
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Okasha mir
[email protected]The clams were a bit tough. I think I overcooked them.
Abiezer Serrano
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt.
Florence Morobane
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of oregano, but I still enjoyed this recipe. The clams were tender and the sauce was flavorful.
Gloria omorewa
[email protected]I love the combination of oregano and bread crumbs in this recipe. It gives the clams a wonderful flavor.
Silent Rugged
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The clams are cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful.
Haq Baba
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The clams are so delicious and the sauce is perfect.
Manju Gupta
[email protected]I love this recipe! The clams are always so tender and flavorful. I serve them with pasta or rice.
vincentia monaheng
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the clams turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
IMORO ABDUL-RAUF
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of clams, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The clams were delicious!
Waqas Gujjar
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the clams. I will definitely be making this again.
Chadley Hill
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The clams were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I served them with pasta and a side of roasted vegetables.
Ajayaib CHaudhary
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the clams turned out perfectly. They were tender and flavorful. My family loved them!
Justin B
[email protected]This clam dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of oregano and bread crumbs gave the clams a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.