Cast-Iron Roasted Clams Recipe

Name: Cast-Iron Roasted Clams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds medium (3- to 4-inch) red potatoes; 16 garlic cloves, peeled; 3 small red onions (3/4 pound total), quartered lengthwise, leaving root end intact; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 3/4 pound plum tomatoes (10 to 12), halved lengthwise; 40 small hard-shelled clams (4 lb) such as littlenecks (less than 2 inches wide), scrubbed well; 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; Special equipment: a 14-inch cast-iron skillet with lid, or a 17- by 12-inch heavy roasting pan (preferably dark metal) and heavy-duty foil

Servings: persons

3 pounds medium (3- to 4-inch) red potatoes
16 garlic cloves, peeled
3 small red onions (3/4 pound total), quartered lengthwise, leaving root end intact
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 3/4 pound plum tomatoes (10 to 12), halved lengthwise
40 small hard-shelled clams (4 lb) such as littlenecks (less than 2 inches wide), scrubbed well
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Special equipment: a 14-inch cast-iron skillet with lid, or a 17- by 12-inch heavy roasting pan (preferably dark metal) and heavy-duty foil

1
Preheat oven to 500F.
2
Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch-thick slices and toss with garlic, onions, oil, salt, and pepper in skillet (or roasting pan).
3
Roast in middle of oven until potatoes begin to brown, about 15 minutes.
4
Add tomatoes, tossing to combine, and roast until skins wrinkle and split, about 10 minutes.
5
Add clams and red pepper flakes and roast, covered with lid (or tightly covered with foil), until clams are fully open, 6 to 10 minutes.
6
(Discard any clams that have not opened after 10 minutes.)
7
Sprinkle with parsley and serve in skillet.

1183

kcal

Calories

Fat

203

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds medium (3- to 4-inch) red potatoes, 16 garlic cloves, peeled, 3 small red onions (3/4 pound total), quartered lengthwise, leaving root end intact, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Cast-Iron Roasted 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.

Cast-Iron Roasted Clams

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