Clams Laguna Recipe

Name: Clams Laguna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups white wine; 24 large clams, scrubbed and rinsed; 4 strips bacon, diced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 white onion, chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and chopped; 1 large tomato, chopped; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 3/4 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon lime juice; Tabasco sauce; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

2 cups white wine
24 large clams, scrubbed and rinsed
4 strips bacon, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 white onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon lime juice
Tabasco sauce
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

1
Place the wine in a large kettle and bring to a boil.
2
Add the clams, cover and steam, stirring occasionally, until the clams open, 8 to 10 minutes.
3
Transfer the clams to a baking sheet and pull off and discard the top shell of each.
4
Reserve 3/4 cup of the stewing liquid.
5
The clam meat may be left whole or chopped and returned to the shells.
6
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
7
In a skillet set over medium heat, fry the bacon until cooked through and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
8
Drain fat from the skillet, add the olive oil and butter and heat until the butter is melted.
9
Add the onion, garlic, tomato, Worcestershire, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
10
Add the reserved steaming liquid, lime juice and a few dashes of Tabasco and cook 2 more minutes.
11
Stir in the cilantro and spoon the mixture into the clam shells.
12
Bake until the filling bubbles, 5 to 8 minutes.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups white wine, 24 large clams, scrubbed and rinsed, 4 strips bacon, diced, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Clams Laguna 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.

Clams Laguna

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