Best 8 Clams With Saffron And Tomatoes Recipes

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Clams with saffron and tomatoes is a classic seafood dish that combines the briny sweetness of clams with the vibrant flavors of saffron and tomatoes. This dish is a delightful treat to enjoy as an appetizer or main course, and it can be easily prepared at home with a few simple ingredients. The saffron adds a distinctive golden color and a slightly bitter, earthy flavor to the dish, while the tomatoes provide a sweet and tangy balance. The clams are typically cooked in a white wine sauce, which helps to bring out their natural flavors. This dish is often served with crusty bread or rice, which can be used to soak up the delicious sauce.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

CLAMS WITH SAFFRON AND TOMATOES



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Categories     Tomato     Clam     Saffron     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4 as first course

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crushed saffron threads
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (about one 12-ounce basket), halved
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 6x4-inch sourdough bread slices, cut into thirds
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Place vinegar and saffron in heavy large pot over low heat. Cook 1 minute to blend flavors. Remove from heat; let cool. Whisk in olive oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat broiler. Add clams, tomatoes, shallots and 1 tablespoon chopped garlic to vinaigrette in pot. Cover and cook over high heat until clams open, about 8 minutes (discard any clams that do not open). Remove pot from heat. Using tongs, arrange clams in large serving bowl. Add lemon juice to saffron-tomato broth in pot.
  • Meanwhile, brush sourdough bread slices lightly with olive oil. Rub bread with remaining 2 teaspoons garlic. Broil bread until golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle clams with chopped parsley. Pour saffron-tomato broth over clams. Garnish with sourdough toasts and lemon wedges and serve.

CLAMS IN TOMATO AND SAFFRON SAUCE RECIPE



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Provided by ibcarolek

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound small fresh clams
pinch saffron threads
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup dry sherry
2 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon fresh chopped flat leaf parsley
pinch sweet smoked spanish paprika
pinch of cayenne
1 tablespoon ground almonds
bread. lots of bread!

Steps:

  • to clean clams, put them in a bowl of cold salty water and let soak for 2 hours. This should help get rid of some of the grit. Put saffron threads in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of hot water and let soak. Heat olive oil in a casserole dish over gentle heat, then add the onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, sherry, tomato paste, parsely, paprika, cayenne, saffron with its juice, and 1/4 cup of water. Bring to a boil and boil for 4 minutes. Add the clams, cover with a lid and cook for 4 minutes until the shells steam open. Discard any that don't. Stir in the ground almonds and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat and set aside, covered wit a lid for 5 minutes. Serve warm with plenty of bread to mop up juices.

STEAMED CLAMS IN GARLIC SAFFRON BROTH



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Littleneck clams are simmered in a broth of garlic, shallots, saffron, and white wine. The clams are served in the broth, which is also a dipping sauce for crusty bread.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 9

Large pinch of saffron
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 large shallots, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 dozen littleneck clams
1 tomato, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Pinch of freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Crumble saffron into 1 cup of boiling water. Set aside to steep.
  • Heat olive oil in a large, shallow saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots, and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add wine, and stir to loosen any bits from pan. Add reserved saffron broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and add clams, chopped tomato, and half the chopped parsley. Stir to combine. Cover, and let steam until clams are opened, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and pepper, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 g, Cholesterol 14 g, Fat 1 g, Protein 5 g, Sodium 27 g

CRAZEE SIMPLE SAFFRON TOMATO CLAM SAUCE AND LINGUINE



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What better gift than the gift of a tasty and relaxing meal? Treat yourself and the special someones to a nice dinner that is tasty and quick to prepare. It is elegant enough for a special event and quick enough for any day of the week. This dish is packed with vegetables and loaded with flavor.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 medium mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 pinch saffron (hefty)
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
2 medium zucchini, cut in 1/2 inch dice
2 cups marinara sauce (Use a good quality jar sauce.)
1 (6 ounce) can minced clams, drained
1/8 cup kalamata olive, coarsely chopped
8 ounces linguine, cooked and drained
parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Over medium high heat, heat olive oil in heavy skillet. Add mushrooms and cook until brown. Add onion, garlic and bell pepper cook stirring occasionally until wilted.
  • Stir in saffron, basil, oregano and red chili flakes, cook 1 minute. Add diced zucchini and cook until zucchini begins to wilt. Stir in sauce and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to low, stir in clams and diced olives. Cook until heated through.
  • Serve over hot linguine and sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.9, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 22.5, Sodium 364.4, Carbohydrate 63.1, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 12.1, Protein 21.7

STEAMED CLAMS IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE



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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

4-1/2 pounds clams, such as littlenecks
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup dry white wine, such as pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc
1 small onion or 2 shallots, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or 1 dried chile de arbol, broken in half
1 (28-ounce) can chopped tomatoes in juice
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 strip of orange zest
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Pinch of saffron (optional)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
A drizzle of olive oil or squeeze of lemon juice for serving (optional)

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

MUSSELS, CLAMS AND SHRIMP WITH SAFFRON RISOTTO AND GREEN OLIVE RELISH



Mussels, Clams and Shrimp with Saffron Risotto and Green Olive Relish image

Categories     Olive     Rice     Shellfish     Sauté     Dinner     Seafood     Clam     Mussel     Shrimp     Saffron     Fall     Party     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1 cup arborio rice or medium-grain white rice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup bottled clam juice
20 mussels, scrubbed, debearded
12 littleneck clams, scrubbed
12 uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact
3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced green onions
Lemon wedges
Green Olive Relish

Steps:

  • Bring stock and saffron to simmer in medium saucepan. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
  • Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté until tender, about 2 minutes. Add rice and garlic; stir 1 minute. Add white wine and stir until absorbed, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup saffron stock and simmer until absorbed, stirring frequently. Add remaining stock 1/2 cup at a time, allowing stock to be absorbed before adding more and stirring frequently until rice is cooked halfway, about 10 minutes. Add clam juice, mussels, littleneck clams, shrimp and chopped tomatoes. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, mussels and clams open, shrimp are cooked through and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes (discard any mussels and clams that do not open). Divide seafood and saffron risotto equally among 4 bowls. Sprinkle with sliced green onions. Garnish with lemon wedges. Serve, passing Green Olive Relish separately.

CLAMS AND SAUSAGE IN SAFFRON SAUCE



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups chopped ripe tomatoes or a 1-pound can plum tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon saffron
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound chorizo, sliced
1/2 pound sweet pork sausage like Italian luganiga or Portuguese linguica, sliced in chunks
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed
4 slices day-old or dried French baguette or Italian bread about 3 inches across and 1/2-inch thick
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place the tomatoes, along with any liquid, in a saucepan, bring them to a simmer and allow them to cook about 10 minutes, until they release their juice. Strain the hot juice into a bowl, reserving the tomato pulp. Stir the saffron into the juice and allow to steep while continuing with the recipe. If using canned tomatoes, chop the pulp.
  • Heat two tablespoons of the oil in a large, heavy casserole. Add the sausages and saute until they are lightly browned. Remove the sausages from the pan and reserve.
  • Add the onion, red pepper and garlic to the pan and saute until they are soft but not brown. Stir in the oregano, the tomato liquid with the saffron, the tomato pulp, sausages and clams. Cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until the clams have opened and have had a chance to cook, opened, for another six minutes.
  • While the clams are cooking, heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet and fry the bread slices until they are lightly browned. Drain them on absorbent paper.
  • To serve, place the fried bread in each of four shallow bowls. Spoon the clams and sausage, along with the liquid, over the bread. Sprinkle with parsley and serve

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 758, UnsaturatedFat 38 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 1767 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality clams. Clams are the star of this dish, so it's important to use the best ones you can find. Look for clams that are closed tightly and have no cracks or chips in their shells.
  • Soak the clams in salted water for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to remove any sand or grit from the clams.
  • Use a good quality white wine. The wine will add flavor to the dish, so it's important to use a wine that you enjoy drinking.
  • Don't overcook the clams. Clams only take a few minutes to cook, so be careful not to overcook them or they will become tough.
  • Serve the clams immediately. Clams are best served hot, so don't let them sit around for too long before serving.

Conclusion:

Clams with saffron and tomatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The saffron adds a beautiful golden color and a subtle, yet distinct flavor to the dish. The tomatoes provide a sweet and tangy balance to the briny clams. This dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.

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