Best Clams In Broth Recipes

SCOTT URE'S CLAMS AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Wash clams to remove any dirt or sand.
• In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; saute for 1 minute, or until tender. Pour in the white wine. Boil until wine has reduced to half its original volume.
• Add clams, cover, and steam till clams start to open. Add butter, cover, and cook till most or all of the clams open. Discard any that do not open. Transfer clams and juice to 2 large bowls. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve.

CLAMS IN HERBED BROTH

Steps:

• Make herb oil Pulse parsley, chives, dill, and basil a few times in a food processor to coarsely chop. Pour in the oil and pulse until it is combined and the oil is a vibrant shade of green. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula a few times to incorporate all the herbs. Cover, pressing plastic wrap directly on surface to prevent discoloration, and refrigerate until ready to serve (to help keep it from turning brown), up to 3 hours.
• Steam clams Bring the fish fumet to a boil in a medium stockpot over high heat. Once it is at a rolling boil, add the clams and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Allow them to steam until all clams have opened, 6 to 7 minutes (discard any that remain closed). Use a spider or slotted spoon to transfer the clams to serving bowls.
• Finish broth Strain the broth remaining in the pot through a cheesecloth-lined sieve to remove any sand. Wipe the pot with paper towels, then pour the strained broth back in and return to a boil. Whisk in the butter and about half the herb oil, whisking to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve Ladle the broth over the clams and serve with more herb oil on the side.
• Any small clams, such as cherrystone, littleneck, or Manila (ask for the littlest ones) will do, or you could substitute mussels or cockles.
• Instead of the fish fumet, you could use Basic Chicken Stock (page 41), strained Court Bouillion (page 231), or even water for steaming.

MUSSELS AND CLAMS WITH SPICY TOMATO BROTH

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, bay leaves, and crushed red pepper and cook until the garlic is tender and the onions are soft, about 8 minutes. Add the wine and bring to a simmer. Add the tomatoes with juices, crushing the tomatoes through your fingers, and the chiles. Simmer until the tomatoes break down, about 10 minutes.
• 2. Preheat the broiler. Add the broth and simmer,10 minutes. Meanwhile, brush the bread generously with olive oil and toast under the broiler, about 20 seconds per side. Remove and rub vigorously with 1 clove raw garlic.
• 3. Stir in the clams. Cover and cook, about 8 minutes. Add the mussels, give the pot a good stir, cover, and continue cooking until all the mussels and clams open, about 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
• 4. Divide the mixture among 4 bowls, discarding any unopened shellfish. Garnish with parsley and serve with the toasted bread.

STEAMED CLAMS IN GARLIC SAFFRON BROTH

Steps:

• Crumble saffron into 1 cup of boiling water. Set aside to steep.
• Heat olive oil in a large, shallow saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots, and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add wine, and stir to loosen any bits from pan. Add reserved saffron broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and add clams, chopped tomato, and half the chopped parsley. Stir to combine. Cover, and let steam until clams are opened, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and pepper, and serve immediately.

CLAMS WITH FENNEL BROTH

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the celery, fennel, leeks, shallots and garlic and cook on very low heat until they become tender and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the thyme, bay leaf and white wine, increase the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the clam juice, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Stir in the creme fraiche. Add the clams, cover the pot, and cook until all the clams have opened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with the baguette

CLAMS IN CREAM AND THYME BROTH

Steps:

• Wash clams in cold running water and scrub with a brush to remove surface sand.
• Place clams in a large saucepan with clam juice, thyme, pepper, and cream. Cover and cook over high heat, shaking occasionally, until shells open, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat. Season with salt to taste.

CLAMS IN BROTH

Steps:

• Cook clams:
• In 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add garlic and sauté until golden brown, about three minutes. Add salt, pepper, and pepper flakes, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Increase heat to moderately high and add clams, white wine, 1 1/4 cups water, and thyme. Cover and bring to a boil. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until clams open, about 5 to 7 minutes. Discard clams that do not open after 8 minutes.
• While clams cook, grill bread:
• Preheat grill (high heat).
• Brush bread slices with olive oil on both sides and grill, flipping once, until golden brown and crispy, about 4 minutes per side. (Alternately, bread may be toasted in broiler until golden brown and crispy.) Keep warm.
• When clams are cooked, stir in parsley. Serve clams with grilled bread.