**Indulge in a Symphony of Flavors: Spicy Clams with Garlicky Toasts and a Culinary Journey Through Diverse Recipes**
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary masterpiece: Spicy Clams with Garlicky Toasts. This delectable dish, bursting with bold flavors and aromas, takes you on a journey of culinary exploration. Dive into the depths of this seafood sensation, where tender clams dance in a symphony of spices, enveloped in a luscious broth that awakens your senses. Perfectly charred garlicky toasts serve as the perfect accompaniment, their crispy texture contrasting beautifully with the succulent clams. But that's just the beginning of your culinary adventure. This comprehensive article offers a treasure trove of recipes, each a unique expression of culinary artistry. Discover the secrets of creating mouthwatering masterpieces like Steamed Clams with White Wine and Herbs, where the delicate flavors of the sea harmoniously blend with aromatic herbs and a hint of citrus. Embark on a culinary expedition with Stir-Fried Clams with Spicy Sauce, a tantalizing blend of sweet and savory flavors, sure to leave your taste buds craving more. And for those seeking a taste of tradition, the classic Spaghetti with Clams awaits, a timeless dish that showcases the harmonious union of briny clams, succulent tomatoes, and aromatic garlic.
STEAMED CLAMS WITH SPICY GARLIC BREAD
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels, reserving the drippings in the skillet. Place the sausage in a large serving bowl.
- Add the shallots to the skillet; cook, stirring often, until translucent and tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and crushed red pepper; cook for 1 minute. Add the wine, stirring and scraping to loosen the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the coconut milk, butter, salt, pepper, ginger and turmeric. Add the clams, cover the skillet, and steam until the clams open, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Transfer the clams to the bowl with the sausage. Stir the lime juice into the broth and pour over the clams and sausage. Sprinkle with the lemon thyme.
- Serve immediately with Spicy Garlic Bread.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the bread in half lengthwise through the top of the loaf without cutting all the way through to the bottom. Cut the bread crosswise into 1-inch slices without cutting all the way through to the bottom.
- Stir together the butter, garlic, crushed red pepper and salt. Spread over the bread and between the slices.
- Place the loaf on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve warm.
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
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
SPICY LEMONY CLAMS WITH PASTA
Provided by Elaine Louie
Categories dinner, easy, quick, pastas, soups and stews, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Fill a large stockpot three-quarters full of water, and add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, and add pasta. Boil until pasta is al dente, 7 to 8 minutes, and drain well. While pasta is cooking, prepare sauce.
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, heat olive oil. Add garlic, and saute just until garlic is translucent, about 2 minutes. Add clams and wine, and cover immediately. Raise heat to medium-high. Shake pan often, and check clams after 4 minutes. If any have opened, transfer them to a bowl so they do not overcook. Simmer remaining clams until all have opened.
- In a large serving bowl, combine clams and broth from pan. Add pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Add drained pasta, and toss well. Serve in soup bowls, accompanied by hot sourdough toast.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 834, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 98 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 869 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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
SPICY CALAMARI STEW WITH GARLIC TOASTS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Warm the olive oil over low heat in a medium pot. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Increase the heat to medium. Slowly add the white wine and cook for 1 minute, then add the tomato sauce, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes. Stir in the calamari and continue to cook just until the mixture comes back to a simmer and the squid is opaque, about 2 more minutes.
- While the stew simmers, drizzle the bread slices with olive oil. Toast until the bread is crisp and turning golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and rub the top of the toasts with the whole garlic cloves. Serve immediately with the calamari stew.
Tips:
- Choose fresh clams: Fresh clams should be tightly closed and have a briny smell. If a clam is open, tap it gently. If it doesn't close, discard it.
- Purge the clams: Place the clams in a large bowl of cold water and add a handful of salt. Let them sit for 30 minutes to purge any sand or grit.
- Use a large pot: The clams will release a lot of liquid as they cook, so it's important to use a large pot to prevent them from boiling over.
- Be careful not to overcook the clams: Clams only take a few minutes to cook. Overcooked clams will become tough and rubbery.
- Serve the clams immediately: Clams are best served immediately after they are cooked. Leftover clams can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
Spicy clams with garlicky toasts is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. The combination of spicy clams and garlicky toasts is sure to please everyone at your table. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality dish that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy seafood dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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