Clam Chowder Sauce Served at the 2013 Obama Inaugural Luncheon Recipe

Name: Clam Chowder Sauce Served at the 2013 Obama Inaugural Luncheon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 littleneck clams, rinsed in cold water; ¼ cup shallot, minced; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 cups canned clam juice; 2 cups heavy cream; ½ tablespoon canola oil; 1 cup finely diced carrot; 1 cup finely diced celery; 1 cup yukon gold potato, peeled and finely diced; 1 cup leek, washed well and finely diced; ½ cup onion, finely diced; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper; ¼ cup fresh tarragon

Servings: persons

20 littleneck clams, rinsed in cold water
¼ cup shallot, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups canned clam juice
2 cups heavy cream
½ tablespoon canola oil
1 cup finely diced carrot
1 cup finely diced celery
1 cup yukon gold potato, peeled and finely diced
1 cup leek, washed well and finely diced
½ cup onion, finely diced
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
¼ cup fresh tarragon

1
Combine shallots, garlic, dry white wine and clam juice in a bowl.
2
Place a large heavy-bottomed pot on high heat for 3-4 minutes.
3
Carefully place the clams in the bottom of the pot.
4
Pour shallot-wine liquid over the clams quickly and cover with a lid.
5
The clams will begin to open after a few minutes.
6
Once the clams are opened, remove the pot from the heat and place clams in a bowl to cool, reserving the shallot liquid.
7
Remove clams from shells and roughly chop them to be added to the sauce at the last minute.
8
Strain the shallot liquid and place in a clean saucepan on medium heat to reduce by half (roughly 1 quart).
9
In a separate sauce pot, saute the diced vegetables in the canal oil with salt and pepper for 3-4 minutes on medium heat.
10
Add the clam liquid and heavy cream to the vegetables and bring to a boil.
11
Reduce heat to simmer and allow sauce to reduce until it reaches your desired consistency and the vegetables are tender.
12
The sauce should coat the back of a wooden spoon.
13
Chop the fresh tarragon and add the tarragon and the chopped clams to the sauce and serve immediately.

525

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 littleneck clams, rinsed in cold water, ¼ cup shallot, minced, 1 tablespoon garlic, minced, 1 cup dry white wine, and more.

Yes, Clam Chowder Sauce Served at the 2013 Obama Inaugural Luncheon 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.

Clam Chowder Sauce Served at the 2013 Obama Inaugural Luncheon

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