Aveiro Mussels or Clams Recipe

Name: Aveiro Mussels or Clams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs mussels or 2 lbs clams, if using mussels pick small ones; 1 onion; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, halved; ¼ cup white wine; pepper, to taste; ⅛ teaspoon powdered saffron; 1 cup uncooked rice; 2 cups fish stock, brought to a boil or 2 cups boiling water

Servings: persons

2 lbs mussels or 2 lbs clams, if using mussels pick small ones
1 onion
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, halved
¼ cup white wine
pepper, to taste
⅛ teaspoon powdered saffron
1 cup uncooked rice
2 cups fish stock, brought to a boil or 2 cups boiling water

1
Wash and scrub mussels or clams well, and rinse several times.
2
Chop onion and brown lightly in olive oil in a heavy skillet.
3
Add mussels/clams cover and allow to steam shaking pan from time to time, when shells are open remove from pan and set aside retain any liquids left in the pan and from the shells (discard any that do not open).
4
Heat the 1 TBLS of olive oil in the pan and add the rice stir and let the rice begin to brown lightly, when the rice begins to brown add the pepper, saffron and garlic, keep stirring for a few moments more then add the boiling broth or water along with any of the liquids from the cooked mussels/clams.
5
Cook over low heat until rice is thoroughly cooked 20-30 minutes.
6
Stir occasionally so that rice does not stick, add a small amount of boiling water if needed to completely cook the rice.
7
While rice is cooking remove the mussels/clams from their shells and when the rice is done stir them into the rice heat for a minute or two and then serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs mussels or 2 lbs clams, if using mussels pick small ones, 1 onion, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Aveiro Mussels or Clams falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Aveiro Mussels or Clams

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