Best 6 Steamed Clams In Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our culinary journey into the world of steamed clams in spicy tomato sauce. This delectable dish, deeply rooted in the traditions of Mediterranean cuisine, offers a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the shores of Italy. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and aromas as we unveil the secrets behind this classic seafood delicacy. Discover the art of selecting the freshest clams, ensuring their plumpness and briny perfection. Learn the技巧of crafting a flavorful tomato sauce infused with the heat of chili peppers, garlic, and herbs.

Our collection of recipes caters to diverse preferences and skill levels. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a novice cook, we guide you through each step with precision and clarity. Explore variations that range from the classic Italian version to contemporary interpretations with a twist. Delight in the simplicity of steamed clams in white wine sauce, or indulge in the richness of clams cooked in a creamy tomato sauce. For those with a penchant for bold flavors, our spicy tomato sauce recipe will ignite your senses with its fiery kick.

As you navigate through our culinary guide, you will encounter a treasure trove of tips and tricks to elevate your steamed clam dish. Unlock the secrets of selecting the ripest tomatoes, ensuring their sweetness and acidity contribute to the perfect balance of flavors. Discover the art of deglazing the pan with white wine, releasing a burst of aromatic compounds that enhance the complexity of the sauce. Learn how to adjust the heat level to suit your taste preferences, creating a dish that is both satisfying and enjoyable.

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Join us on this culinary adventure as we explore the depths of flavor and tradition embodied by steamed clams in spicy tomato sauce. Let your taste buds embark on a journey of discovery, savoring the essence of this timeless dish.

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ONE-POT SPICY CLAMS



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Steam fresh clams in a tomato-and-wine broth with spicy serrano chile.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, sliced
One 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped
1 serrano chile, halved lengthwise and sliced, seeded for less heat
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed
Kosher salt
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and serrano and continue to cook until the pot is almost dry and the sauce is thick, about 3 minutes more. Add the wine, increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Add the clams; cover and cook, shaking the pot occasionally, until the clams open, 7 to 9 minutes. Adjust the seasoning of the broth with a pinch of salt. Serve the clams and broth in shallow bowls with crusty bread.

CLAMS AND SPAGHETTI WITH SPICY TOMATO BROTH



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Many Italian recipes call for simmering fish and shellfish in "acqua pazza," or crazy water. It's a quick way to make a small amount of tasty broth, and obviously more flavorful than cooking fish in plain water would be. Every cook makes it differently, but most recipes involve olive oil, tomato and a pinch of crushed red pepper. Garlic, parsley, capers, lemon and even smashed anchovy could also be part of the mixture. The end result is the perfect year-round medium for cooking fish fillets or shrimp or to serve as the base for a brothy bowlful of clams and spaghetti. It takes only a few minutes, and the cooking liquid, conveniently, is also the sauce. Basil leaves and fresh cherry tomatoes, halved and drizzled with olive oil and salt, give the dish a summery feel.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, pastas, seafood, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1/2 cup chopped green garlic shoots or 2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 bay leaf
2 or 3 medium hot fresh red peppers, such as Dutch or Fresno, cut into 1/4-inch slices, or 1/2 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes
1 large thyme sprig
Salt and pepper
2 cups crushed tomatoes (canned is fine)
1 cup dry white wine
4 or 5 pounds small clams, such as manila or cherrystones
1 pound spaghetti
2 cups red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives
2 tablespoons roughly chopped parsley
Handful of basil leaves

Steps:

  • Set a large pot of water on a back burner over medium-high heat, covered, so it is ready and boiling when it's time to cook the pasta.
  • Put a wide Dutch oven or deep heavy-bottomed skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil. When the oil is hot, add onion, and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes, until softened and lightly colored.
  • Stir in chopped green garlic, bay leaf, hot pepper and thyme sprig. Stir to coat and let sizzle. Season mixture generously with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and wine, and bring mixture to a brisk simmer, stirring. Simmer 5 minutes, then taste and adjust seasoning. Thin with water if necessary: You don't want it to be too thick.
  • Salt the pasta water and cook the spaghetti at a rapid boil until al dente - usually a minute or 2 less than instructions on package.
  • Add clams to Dutch oven or skillet, turn heat to high and put on the lid. Stir clams with a large spoon a couple of times (to help heat disperse evenly) and replace lid. They should take 5 to 6 minutes to open. Once all clams are open, turn off heat and leave to rest, covered, for a few minutes.
  • Drain pasta and, using tongs, divide among 4 to 6 bowls. Using a large slotted spoon or tongs, top pasta with an equal amount of clams. Ladle all remaining broth in the pot over each serving.
  • Season halved cherry tomatoes with salt and a little olive oil. Spoon seasoned cherry tomatoes over top of the bowls.
  • Sprinkle with chives, parsley and basil leaves. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 31, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 88 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

STEAMED CLAMS



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 dozen fresh clams (littlenecks or middlenecks, your choice)
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup white wine
2 cups clam juice or water
Chopped parsley leaves
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)

Steps:

  • Wash the clams thoroughly and remove any blemishes. They should have no odor. Heat oil in a large saucepan (with a cover) over medium heat and cook garlic and onion until translucent. Add the wine and let cook for a couple of minutes to combine the flavors. Add the clams and clam juice (or water) and cover the pan for about 10 minutes until the clams open. Discard any clams that do not open and remove clams to serving bowls. Season the juices in the pan with salt and pepper to make a sauce. Pour the sauce and melted butter over the clams.

MUSSELS AND CLAMS WITH SPICY TOMATO BROTH



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A spicy, brothy bowl of mussels and clams is at home in any season. Serve it with thick slices of crusty baguette, toasted and rubbed with raw garlic, for a sensational, simple meal any day of the week. This broth gets its heat from both fresh red peppers like Fresno or serrano chiles, and a dose of pinched red pepper flakes. You control the heat by what kind of pepper you choose - Fresno for subtle heat or serrano for a spicier edge. The wine, however, is not optional. Pinot grigio, both for cooking and drinking, is this broth's best bet.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing bread
1 onion, coarsely chopped
5 cloves garlic, smashed, plus 1 clove for the bread
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1 (28-ounce) can San Marzano tomatoes with juices
1 to 2 red Fresno or serrano chile, thinly sliced (seeded depending on heat)
2 cups chicken broth, water, or a blend
Crusty bread, for serving
2 1/2 pounds littleneck clams (about 20)
1 1/2 pounds mussels (about 24)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, optional
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, bay leaves, and crushed red pepper and cook until the garlic is tender and the onions are soft, about 8 minutes. Add the wine and bring to a simmer. Add the tomatoes with juices, crushing the tomatoes through your fingers, and the chiles. Simmer until the tomatoes break down, about 10 minutes.
  • 2. Preheat the broiler. Add the broth and simmer,10 minutes. Meanwhile, brush the bread generously with olive oil and toast under the broiler, about 20 seconds per side. Remove and rub vigorously with 1 clove raw garlic.
  • 3. Stir in the clams. Cover and cook, about 8 minutes. Add the mussels, give the pot a good stir, cover, and continue cooking until all the mussels and clams open, about 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 4. Divide the mixture among 4 bowls, discarding any unopened shellfish. Garnish with parsley and serve with the toasted bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517, Fat 17.5 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Cholesterol 144 milligrams, Sodium 1518 milligrams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 60 grams

STEAMED CLAMS WITH TOMATOES



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Brush slices of rustic bread with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, toast in oven while clams are cooking.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano or 2 teaspoons fresh
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (2 cups)
4 pounds clams, scrubbed and rinsed

Steps:

  • In a large pot heat oil over medium-high. Add garlic, hot pepper flakes, and oregano and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add tomatoes, increase heat to high, and cook until tomatoes burst, about 4 minutes. Add clams and 3/4 cup water, cover, and cook until clams open, stirring once, 8 to 10 minutes. Discard any unopened clams. Drizzle with oil to serve.

STEAMED CLAMS WITH SPICY SAUSAGE AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Bobbi Claibourne

Categories     Tomato     Appetizer     Steam     Quick & Easy     Basil     Sausage     Clam     Fall     Shallot     Bon Appétit     Arizona     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 (first-course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound hot Italian sausages, casings removed
1/2 cup chopped shallots
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 pounds littleneck clams (about 3 dozen), scrubbed
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausages; sauté until almost cooked through, breaking up with fork, about 10 minutes. Add shallots, garlic and dried red pepper. Sauté until sausage is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Mix in tomatoes with juices, broth and vinegar. Add clams, cover and boil until clams open, about 8 minutes (discard any clams that do not open). Mix in basil.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh clams: Look for clams that are tightly closed and have no cracks or chips in their shells.
  • Purge the clams: Place the clams in a bowl of cold water and let them sit for 30 minutes. This will help to remove any sand or grit from the clams.
  • Use a variety of tomatoes: This recipe uses a combination of fresh and canned tomatoes. You can use any type of tomatoes that you like, but a combination of different types will give the sauce a more complex flavor.
  • Add some heat: The recipe calls for crushed red pepper flakes. You can add more or less, depending on your taste. You can also add other spicy ingredients, such as chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve with crusty bread: Steamed clams in spicy tomato sauce is a great dish to serve with crusty bread. The bread can be used to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Steamed clams in spicy tomato sauce is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The clams are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is spicy and tangy. Serve the clams with crusty bread and a glass of white wine for a delicious and satisfying meal.

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