STEAMED MUSSELS OR CLAMS WITH SAFFRON, TOMATOES AND PANCETTA

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STEAMED MUSSELS OR CLAMS WITH SAFFRON, TOMATOES AND PANCETTA image

Categories     Shellfish

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tbsp. olive oil 30 ml
4 cloves garlic, minced 4
4 Tbsp. finely diced pancetta 60 ml
2 Tbsp. white wine or cider vinegar 30 ml
2 Tbsp. white wine 30 ml
large pinch of saffron
16 ripe cherry tomatoes, cut in half 16
1 tsp. coarsely crushed black pepper 5 ml
2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley 30 ml
3 lbs. fresh Manila clams, scrubbed 1.35 kg

Steps:

  • In a pot large enough to hold the clams, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and pancetta. When they begin to sizzle, add the vinegar, wine and saffron. Remove from the heat and let stand until the saffron begins to release its color. Add the tomatoes, pepper, parsley and clams. Cover with a lid and cook over high heat, shaking the pot occasionally, until the clams open. Divide the clams among 4 bowls and serve immediately.

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