BAKED CLAMS
This recipe for baked clams tried to bridge the gap between the glory of a clam pulled from a clambake and the unfortunate, common mediocrity of ubiquitous baked stuffed clams. It contains some of the usual suspects - onion and celery - and some unusual ones, like clam juice and vermouth. Importantly, it doesn't require clam shucking, which is a dangerous occupation, best avoided unless you are very brave.
Provided by Tamar Adler
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings (or 2 if you love clams)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wash the clams very well. Put them, the clam juice, water and vermouth in a big pot with a cover. Cook them over very high heat, bringing them to a boil, until they are just cooked, removing them one by one, or by the few, to a roasting pan or other flat tray, with tongs or a hand-held sieve, the instant they pop open.
- Once they've cooled, remove the clams from the shells. Divide top and bottom shells. Wash as many as you plan to serve, and leave them to dry. Add any liquid left with the clams to the liquid in the clam pot.
- Sauté the cup of garlic, leeks, celery and fennel in 3 tablespoons of butter, adding only the tiniest, barest bit of salt to help the vegetables release their liquid. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until leeks are tender and taste good. Through a fine strainer, add all the liquid in the clam pot. Bring to a boil, and cook down until only about 1 cup of liquid remains. Add the heavy cream. Taste for salt. Add the chopped leaves and chervil and the clams, either whole or roughly chopped.
- Divide the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter into 24 small squares. If it seems difficult, use more butter. No precision needed. Fill each half clamshell very full with the clam mixture - with either 1 clam per shell, if left whole, or a spoonful, if chopped. Top each half with a sprinkle of bread crumbs and a tiny square of butter.
- Put in a single layer, in 1 or 2 large roasting or baking pans, under the broiler at its highest setting, quite close to the broiler. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 179, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 474 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
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Emmanuel Sackey
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a really easy recipe to follow and the clams are always cooked perfectly.
William Baier
[email protected]These baked clams are a great way to impress your guests. They're elegant and delicious, and they're sure to make a statement.
Liyan Ayyad
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The clams, the sauce, and the bread crumbs are all perfect together.
Picabo& Terria
[email protected]These baked clams are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they can be served hot or cold.
Maureen Jark
[email protected]I made these baked clams for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them and I got several requests for the recipe.
SK SHORIF YT Gemar
[email protected]These baked clams are a great way to use up leftover clams. I always have a few clams left over after making a clam chowder or other clam dish, and this is a great way to use them up.
Dikshya Thapa Chhetri
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of clams, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so flavorful that it made the clams taste great.
bipul Kazi
[email protected]I made these baked clams with some fresh herbs from my garden and they were amazing! The herbs really added a lot of flavor to the dish.
Ssagir Abbasi
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can add any vegetables or herbs that you like to the sauce.
Avel RoblesMorales
[email protected]These baked clams are the perfect appetizer or main course. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
noob gamer hhh
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a really easy recipe to follow and the clams are always cooked perfectly.
Kayden Connolly
[email protected]I made these baked clams for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and I got several requests for the recipe.
Reid Telford
[email protected]These baked clams were absolutely delicious! The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this dish again.