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.

A.J. Love
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This dish was a bit too time-consuming for me, but it was worth it in the end. The clams were delicious and the sauce was very flavorful.


AYESHA AKTAR
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


ochora aaron
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less chili pepper.


shajudeen s
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I'm not a fan of saffron, but I still really enjoyed this dish. The tomatoes and clams were delicious, and the sauce was very flavorful.


Chinedu Obiokpara
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover clams. I always have a few clams left over from other dishes, and this is a great way to use them up.


Tariqmahmood Tariqmahmood
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I love that this dish is so versatile. I've made it with different types of clams and tomatoes, and it's always delicious.


Saru Basnet
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The clams cook quickly and the sauce is simple to make.


Andrew Paul
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a winner. The saffron gives it such a unique and flavorful taste.


GOPEY kid
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Aaditya Patel
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I love the combination of clams, saffron, and tomatoes. It's always a hit with my guests.


Md Sahedul
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I'm not a huge fan of clams, but I really enjoyed this dish. The saffron and tomatoes really helped to balance out the briny flavor of the clams.


Holly Nunez
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I love how easy this dish was to make. I was able to have a delicious meal on the table in under 30 minutes. The flavors were incredible, and my family loved it.


Leago Mokwape
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The clams were plump and juicy, and the saffron and tomatoes gave them a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.