Clams in Spicy Coconut-Lime Broth Recipe

Name: Clams in Spicy Coconut-Lime Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 5 shallots, large, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; ¼ teaspoon cumin seed; 2 lbs littleneck clams, scrubbed; 1 ½ cups bottled clam juice; 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk; 1 cup tomatoes, diced, from the can, with juices; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, chopped; 1 teaspoon lime zest; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 2 green onions, sliced

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 shallots, large, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled, chopped
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon cumin seed
2 lbs littleneck clams, scrubbed
1 ½ cups bottled clam juice
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup tomatoes, diced, from the can, with juices
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, chopped
1 teaspoon lime zest
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 green onions, sliced

1
Heat 1 tablespoons oil in large Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Add the chopped shallots and saute until tender, about 3 minutes.
3
Add 1 tablespoons ginger, 1 teaspoons turmeric, and 1/4 teaspoons cumin and stir for 1 minute.
4
Add clams and clam juice, coconut milk, tomatoes and their juices, jalapeno and lime peel and bring to a boil.
5
Cover and cook until clams open, about 7 minutes; discard any that do not open.
6
Stir in the lime juice.
7
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Transfer clams and sauce to a bowl; sprinkle with green onions and serve.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 5 shallots, large, chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled, chopped, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Clams in Spicy Coconut-Lime Broth 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.

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Clams in Spicy Coconut-Lime Broth

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