Baby Clams Steamed in a Cataplana with White Wine a

Name: Baby Clams Steamed in a Cataplana with White Wine and Tomato Sauce: Almeijoas Na Cataplana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut in thin strips; 1 green bell pepper cored, seeded, and cut in thin strips; 2 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced; 2 medium white onions, sliced thin; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 pound dry-cured ham, such as presunto or prosciutto, diced; 1 pound hard, smoked sausage, such as linguica or chorizo, removed from the casing; 1 generous tablespoon paprika; Pinch red pepper flakes; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup dry white wine; 4 pounds small littleneck clams or cockles, scrubbed and rinsed well; 1 lemon, juiced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; Portuguese bread, as accompaniment

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut in thin strips
1 green bell pepper cored, seeded, and cut in thin strips
2 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 medium white onions, sliced thin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 pound dry-cured ham, such as presunto or prosciutto, diced
1 pound hard, smoked sausage, such as linguica or chorizo, removed from the casing
1 generous tablespoon paprika
Pinch red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves
1 cup dry white wine
4 pounds small littleneck clams or cockles, scrubbed and rinsed well
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Portuguese bread, as accompaniment

1
Coat a large Dutch oven with the olive oil and set over medium heat.
2
When the oil forms a little haze, add the bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and garlic; cook and stir for about 7 minutes until the vegetables are soft, but not browned.
3
Add the ham and sausage and stir for 2 minutes to release some of the flavorful fat.
4
Stir in the paprika, pepper flakes, bay leaves, and wine.
5
Simmer and stir for 10 minutes to cook down the liquid a bit.
6
(If using a cataplana, transfer the sauce into the vessel, and proceed as directed.)
7
Lay the clams in the sauce and toss with a large spoon so they are well coated and some of the sauce is on the top.
8
Squeeze in the lemon juice and shower with chopped parsley.
9
Tightly close the Dutch oven or cataplana and simmer over moderate heat for 15 minutes until the clams open no peeking.
10
Discard any clams that haven't opened at that point.
11
Remove the cataplana from the stove and open it at the table.
12
Ladle into soup bowls and serve immediately with crusty Portuguese bread.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut in thin strips, 1 green bell pepper cored, seeded, and cut in thin strips, 2 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced, and more.

Yes, Baby Clams Steamed in a Cataplana with White Wine and Tomato Sauce: Almeijoas Na Cataplana 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baby Clams Steamed in a Cataplana with White Wine and Tomato Sauce: Almeijoas Na Cataplana

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