Chilled Capellini with Clams and Caviar Recipe

Name: Chilled Capellini with Clams and Caviar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup dry white wine; 3 dozen small littleneck clams, scrubbed; 1/2 pound capellini pasta; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons minced chives; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 3/4 ounces osetra caviar

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 bay leaves
1 cup dry white wine
3 dozen small littleneck clams, scrubbed
1/2 pound capellini pasta
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons minced chives
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 3/4 ounces osetra caviar

1
In a large saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil.
2
Add the garlic and bay leaves and cook over moderately high heat until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute.
3
Add the wine and bring to a boil.
4
Add the clams, cover and steam until they start to open, about 4 minutes.
5
Using tongs, transfer each clam as it opens to a bowl.
6
Pour the cooking liquid into a glass measuring cup, stopping before you reach the grit at the bottom.
7
Remove the clams from their shells and cover.
8
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the capellini, stirring constantly, until al dente, about 3 minutes.
9
Drain and rinse under cold running water until cold, then drain again.
10
Pour the reserved clam cooking liquid into a large bowl and whisk in the lemon juice and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
11
Add the chives and clams and season with salt and pepper.
12
Add the capellini and toss well to coat with the sauce.
13
Transfer one-fourth of the pasta to each of 4 shallow bowls.
14
Using a long fork, twist the capellini into knots.
15
Spoon the clams around the knots and pour some of the sauce on top.
16
Garnish each knot with caviar and serve.

453

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, 2 bay leaves, 1 cup dry white wine, and more.

Yes, Chilled Capellini with Clams and Caviar 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.

Chilled Capellini with Clams and Caviar

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