STEAMED CLAMS WITH HAM, BELL PEPPER, AND BASIL

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Categories     Steam     Basil     Ham     Clam     Bell Pepper     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
3/4 cup diced smoked ham
3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
18 1/2-inch-thick baguette slices
Olive oil
5 pounds littleneck clams (35 to 40), scrubbed
1 cup Chardonnay
1 cup (loosely packed) chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over low heat. Add ham and bell pepper and sauté until light brown, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and dried red pepper; stir 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Lightly brush baguette slices on both sides with oil. Grill bread until light brown on outside but soft on inside, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Combine clams and wine in large pot. Cover and boil over high heat until clams begin to open, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer clams to 6 bowls, discarding any clams that do not open. Add liquid in pot to skillet with ham-bell pepper mixture. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until liquid is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in basil. Pour mixture over clams, dividing equally. Serve clams, passing grilled bread separately.

Tumukunde Apophia
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


Mohammad Yaseen
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The clams were elegant and delicious.


Thapelo Nthoroane
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I loved this dish! The clams were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Steve Hart
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the clams are always a hit.


Axmed Rashid
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I love the simplicity of this dish. The fresh ingredients really shine through.


Anthony Giles
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


Farooq Ali
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!


Averie Matheny
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The clams were elegant and delicious.


Josiah Ghaji
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I'm not a big fan of clams, but I loved this dish! The sauce was so flavorful and the clams were cooked perfectly.


Hafiz Usama
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These steamed clams were so good! The ham and bell pepper added a nice smoky flavor.


Samiul Alim
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Qurban Baltistani
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I love the combination of ham, bell pepper, and basil in this dish. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Ali khan Blouch
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy seafood meal. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


meta coppercoin
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The clams are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for.


Sydney Sichalwe
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So easy and delicious! I used baby clams and they were cooked in no time. The sauce was perfect for dipping bread.


Aishakanz Karma
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These steamed clams were a hit at my dinner party! The ham, bell pepper, and basil added so much flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.