Best 6 Spaghetti With Fresh Clams Parsley And Lemon Recipes

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Craving a delectable seafood dish that's bursting with coastal flavors? Look no further than spaghetti with fresh clams, parsley, and lemon. This classic Italian recipe combines tender spaghetti, plump and briny clams, fragrant parsley, and a refreshing burst of lemon, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your friends and family, this guide will take you on a culinary journey, providing you with step-by-step instructions, ingredient tips, and cooking techniques to create a memorable meal that will transport you to the shores of Italy.

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SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH CLAMS, PARSLEY, AND LEMON



Spaghetti with Fresh Clams, Parsley, and Lemon image

Categories     Garlic     Sauté     Lemon     Clam     White Wine     Spring     Parsley     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 pounds fresh Manila clams or small littleneck clams, scrubbed
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 pound spaghetti

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add sliced garlic and sauté until light brown, about 1 minute. Add clams and 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley; stir 2 minutes. Add wine; simmer 2 minutes. Add fresh lemon juice. Cover and simmer until clams open, about 6 minutes (discard any clams that do not open).
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Add pasta to clam mixture and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons parsley and serve.

SPAGHETTI WITH CLAMS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound dried spaghetti
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
5 to 7 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 1/2 pounds Manila clams, scrubbed clean
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced into small cubes
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, zested, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring to a boil 6 quarts of salted water. Add pasta, stirring constantly in the beginning to prevent it from sticking together. Cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saute pan. When almost smoking, add shallots and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add the clams and wine. Cover and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes or until most clams have opened.
  • Add 2 tablespoons chopped parsley. Whisk in butter to thicken sauce slightly.
  • Drain pasta in a colander. Do not rinse pasta with water - this will remove the pasta's natural starches. Place pasta into the clam saute pan and mix thoroughly. Check seasoning.
  • Pour pasta into large serving bowl. Zest lemon over the dish, being carefull not to zest the white part of the lemon, which is bitter. Garnish with remaining parsley. Serve immediately.

CLAM PASTA WITH BASIL AND HOT PEPPER



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The beauty of this dish is that the clams can be steamed in the time it takes to cook the pasta, so the whole affair can be put together quite rapidly. High heat and a covered pot will have the shells open in minutes.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup basil leaves
1 cup Italian parsley leaves
3 garlic cloves, smashed to a paste
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 pound bucatini, spaghetti or linguine
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seed, optional
1/2 teaspoon peperoncino (hot red-pepper flakes)
4 pounds small clams, such as little neck or Manila, rinsed of sand
1/2 cup dry white wine
Basil leaves, for garnish
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Make the purée: Grind basil and parsley together in a food processor. (Alternatively, hand chop herbs or pound them in a mortar.) Add garlic paste and 1/4 cup olive oil and pulse to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a rapid boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions, taking care to keep pasta quite al dente. It's best to use a timer, and drain pasta as soon as it's done.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy-bottomed wide pot with a lid over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic, fennel seed if using and pepperoncino, and let sizzle without browning, about 1 minute. Add clams, stirring to coat with a wooden spoon. Raise heat to high, add wine and put on the lid. Cook, covered, until all clams have opened, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn off heat. (Discard any clams that fail to open.)
  • Add cooked pasta and basil purée to pot and toss gently to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with basil leaves and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 707, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 55 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1830 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH CLAMS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 11m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed well
1/3 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup canned plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
3/4 pounds spaghetti, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan heat the olive oil add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the wine, tomatoes, clams and red pepper flakes and cook, covered, shaking the pan occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the clams open. Add the parsley, stir once, and add the pasta. Toss to heat the pasta, then transfer to a warmed serving bowl.

LINGUINE WITH LEMON CLAM SAUCE



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This is an easy, wonderfully flavoured pasta dish that can be whipped up in no time for an intimate dinner for two. Recipe is easily doubled. I use my non-stick wok as it is big enough for tossing the pasta and sauce together in and the sauce gets distributed better throughout that way.

Provided by Emjay99

Categories     Canadian

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 small bay leaf
1/3 cup white wine
1 teaspoon fresh lemon rind
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can baby clams, drained, reserve juice
salt & fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
linguine, enough for two, cooked, well drained, do not rinse

Steps:

  • I usually make this in my non-stick wok.
  • Heat oil and butter on medium heat and saute onion and garlic until soft and tender, not brown.
  • Add basil and bay leaf.
  • Pour in wine, lemon rind, lemon juice and reserved clam juice.
  • Simmer until reduced a little (by about a third).
  • Add clams and heat through.
  • Toss in the cooked linguine a little at a time (don't make the mistake of adding too much or the sauce will be lost!) and lastly add the cheese and parsley.
  • Serve with more cheese on the side and red pepper flakes (optional) and warm garlic bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.4, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 70.1, Sodium 483.2, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 23

LEMON & PARSLEY SPAGHETTI



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Fast food doesn't have to be at the end of a phone line. This 15-minute meal is the perfect pick me up after a long day

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta, Supper

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

175g spaghetti
2 tbsp olive oil
140g large raw peeled prawn , thawed if frozen
zest and juice 1 lemon , plus wedges to serve (optional)
bunch flat-leaf parsley , roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Boil the pasta. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan, add the prawns, then quickly fry until they are evenly pink.
  • Throw in the lemon zest and juice, parsley, 2 tbsp of the pasta cooking water and salt and pepper, then heat through.
  • Drain the spaghetti, add to the pan, then toss everything together. Serve with lemon wedges, if liked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 65 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 0.37 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use the freshest clams possible: Freshness is key when it comes to clams. Look for clams that have tightly closed shells and that smell briny and fresh.
  • Soak the clams in cold water for at least 30 minutes before cooking: This will help to remove any sand or grit from the clams.
  • Use a large pot to cook the clams: You want the clams to have plenty of room to move around and open up.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you overcrowd the pot, the clams will not cook evenly.
  • Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer: This will help to prevent the clams from toughening.
  • Cook the clams for 5-7 minutes, or until they open up: Once the clams open up, they are done cooking.
  • Discard any clams that do not open up: These clams are not safe to eat.
  • Serve the clams immediately: Clams are best served immediately after they are cooked.

Conclusion:

Spaghetti with fresh clams, parsley, and lemon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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