BAKED CLAMS WITH PINE NUTS AND BASIL

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These stuffed clams are brimming with flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup pine nuts
2 pounds quahog clams, shucked, liquid and shells reserved
5 pounds cherrystone clams, shucked, liquid reserved
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature, plus 1 tablespoon melted
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon dry vermouth
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 lemon, sliced into wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place pine nuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; toast until golden, about 7 minutes. Shake the pan often while baking to make sure the nuts toast evenly. Let cool; finely chop.
  • Wash and dry 6 quahog shells; set aside.
  • Coarsely chop clams; in a large bowl, toss clams with pine nuts, garlic, 1 tablespoon softened butter, basil, lemon juice, vermouth, salt, and pepper; add 1 to 2 tablespoons clam liquid. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
  • Divide clam mixture among reserved shells on a baking sheet; sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Afnan adnan
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This is the best clam recipe I've ever tried.


Jennifer lore
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I can't wait to make this dish again!


Chandra Thapa
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I'm going to try this recipe with different types of clams.


matayo harmon
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion.


mafuta christian
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I would give this recipe a 10/10.


Divina Sarpei
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This recipe is a keeper!


Tony F
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but mine didn't turn out as good as the picture.


Letty RIkhotso
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Not bad.


Mexicana Dolla
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I'll definitely be making this again.


SOJIB SIKDER
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Delicious!


Stacie Lareau
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This recipe was easy to follow and the clams turned out perfect.


Spicy Op
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I'm not a huge fan of clams, but I thought this dish was pretty good.


Sarah Natogo
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The clams were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.


ZAITUNA G
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I followed the recipe exactly and the clams turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Burhan Uddin
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Khan Odinson
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These baked clams were a hit at my dinner party! The pine nuts and basil added a delicious flavor.