STEAMED CLAMS WITH HAM, BELL PEPPER, AND BASIL

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Categories     Steam     Basil     Ham     Clam     Bell Pepper     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
3/4 cup diced smoked ham
3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
18 1/2-inch-thick baguette slices
Olive oil
5 pounds littleneck clams (35 to 40), scrubbed
1 cup Chardonnay
1 cup (loosely packed) chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over low heat. Add ham and bell pepper and sauté until light brown, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and dried red pepper; stir 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Lightly brush baguette slices on both sides with oil. Grill bread until light brown on outside but soft on inside, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Combine clams and wine in large pot. Cover and boil over high heat until clams begin to open, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer clams to 6 bowls, discarding any clams that do not open. Add liquid in pot to skillet with ham-bell pepper mixture. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until liquid is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in basil. Pour mixture over clams, dividing equally. Serve clams, passing grilled bread separately.

Tave
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I'm not a big fan of clams, but I really enjoyed this dish. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Md Mozahar
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This dish is so easy to make and the results are amazing. I highly recommend it.


Mohammad Ali
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This recipe is a winner. The clams are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely make this again.


Maya Joe
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.


Hussein Nasrallah
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This dish is a must-try for any seafood lover. The clams are cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.


Hamza Umar
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and easy way to enjoy clams.


Noormahmad Khan
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Delanjelo Phillips
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I love the addition of basil to this dish. It really brightens up the flavor.


Rana Shahbaz Ali (ShahbazAli ccw)
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover ham. The clams and ham complement each other perfectly.


EMANUEL TUGLO
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The clams are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


James Masterson
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The clams are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Srg Srg
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I'm not a big fan of clams, but I really enjoyed this dish. The clams were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing.


Toxicity
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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.


Joseph Mulusa
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This recipe is a keeper. The clams were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I can't wait to make it again.


Lakeisha Simmons
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The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely make this again.


Fakharamin Khattak
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I love how simple this recipe is. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Bokamoso Mogale
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party. The clams were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Frankenstein _716
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I've never cooked clams before, but this recipe made it so easy. The clams were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


natenael afework
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These steamed clams were incredibly easy to make and tasted absolutely delicious. The combination of ham, bell pepper, and basil was perfect, and the clams were cooked to perfection.