CLAMS WITH OREGANO AND BREAD CRUMBS (VONGOLE ORIGANATE)
This "red sauce meets Guido in Little Italy" classic has much more to do with the clams than what you may be used to eating. Note that the bread crumbs here are fresh-that is to say, made only from today's bread, not from day-old bread (and definitely not the kind that comes in a can).
Provided by Mario Batali
Categories Shellfish Appetizer Broil Sauté Christmas Seafood Clam Bell Pepper Fall Christmas Eve Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 4-8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Carefully open the clams, discarding the top shells, and drain the clam liquid into a small mixing bowl. Set aside. Loosen the clams from the bottom shells but do not remove them. Pour the salt onto a baking sheet so that it is at least 1/2-inch deep and arrange the clams in their half-shells in the salt.
- In a 10- to 12-inch sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat until smoking. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper and cook 6 to 7 minutes, until softened and light golden brown. Add the bread crumbs and continue cooking another 3 minutes, until they are light golden brown as well. Remove the mixture from the heat, season with salt and pepper, and cool. Stir in the oregano and the reserved clam liquid.
- Preheat the broiler. Pack about 2 teaspoons of the crumb mixture loosely into each clam shell. (Remember that the clam, not the stuffing, is the most important part of this dish; stuffing should surround and enhance the clam, not overpower it.)
- Place the clams under the broiler and heat through, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, just until the crumb mixture is deep golden brown; you're not really cooking the clam. Drizzle with a drop of olive oil, and serve.
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Bobby
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I usually serve it with a side of pasta or rice.
Sci
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
AINA OLUWADAMILOLA
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to introduce people to clams. The oregano and bread crumbs make the clams more accessible.
Roseline Moyo
[email protected]I've made this dish for my family several times and they always love it. The clams are always tender and the sauce is flavorful.
Cyrus ishaya
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.
Kindinoku Mondiai
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more garlic and oregano to the sauce.
Itz Taohid
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The clams are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
Chidinma Arimah
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover clams. I also like to add a few chopped tomatoes to the sauce.
Qirrat Mughal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of clams, but I really enjoyed this dish. The oregano and bread crumbs added a lot of flavor.
syedani mizan
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family. I love the combination of the briny clams and the crispy bread crumbs.
Joseph Arthur
[email protected]I found that the clams were a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the recipe next time.
Edomwonyi Saddam
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I like to serve it with a side of pasta or rice.
We Do It Outdoors
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bread crumbs. I also like to add a little bit of white wine to the sauce.
Arbab Asim
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the clams turned out tough and chewy. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Ammar Motan
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the briny flavor of the clams and the crispy bread crumbs. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.
Jude lfeanyi
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The clams were perfectly cooked and the oregano and bread crumbs added a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.