STEAMED MUSSELS AND CLAMS

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These mussels and clams are steamed in a fragrant broth of shallots, herbs, and white wine. You'll want lots of grilled toasts to sop up the juices.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound mussels
2 pounds littleneck clams
1 small white baguette, cut into 3/4-inch slices
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, cut in half
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 pound leeks, white parts only, cut in half lengthwise and sliced very thinly, well washed
2 medium shallots, finely chopped
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 small sprig fresh oregano
1 fresh or dried bay leaf
1/2 serrano chile, seeded and deveined
2 cups dry white wine
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Scrub mussels and clams in cool water. Remove beards from mussels, and discard all broken or opened shells. Remove from water, and refrigerate until needed.
  • Heat broiler or grill to medium-high heat. Brush bread slices with olive oil on both sides. Place on grill or under broiler for about 30 seconds on each side or until golden. While still hot, rub tops with cut side of garlic clove.
  • Place a large stockpot on grill or stove over medium heat. Add butter. When melted and bubbling, add leeks, shallots, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, and chile. Saute until leeks and shallots are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add white wine, and salt and pepper to taste; bring to a simmer. Add mussels and clams; cover; cook until shells open, about 7 minutes. Serve in a bowl with the croutons.

Laxmi Humagain
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I will not be making this dish again.


Sadew Keshawa
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This dish was very good.


Malik Usman
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This dish was very good, but it was a bit too time-consuming. I will not be making this dish again.


Ijeoma Evelyn
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This dish was very good, but it was a bit too expensive. I will not be making this dish again.


Likando Mutukwa
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I was disappointed with this dish. The mussels and clams were overcooked and the broth was bland. I will not be making this dish again.


Phindile Maphie
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This dish was very good. The mussels and clams were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


d.o.g
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but it was still very good. The mussels and clams were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again, but I will use less salt next time.


Itz Ibrahim
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I was very impressed with this dish. The mussels and clams were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Iqbal jamria
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The mussels and clams were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again, but I will use less chili peppers next time.


Gospel Waate
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The mussels and clams were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Jassi Gill
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. The mussels and clams were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


M aziz
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The mussels and clams were cooked to perfection and the broth was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Shantell Perkins
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The mussels and clams are always cooked perfectly and the broth is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sigmapanther2
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These mussels and clams were delicious! The broth was flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.