Goan Curried Clams Recipe

Name: Goan Curried Clams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion; 2 lbs clams (small hard shell clams such as littlenecks); 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; ½ teaspoon cumin; ¼ teaspoon cayenne; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 4 tablespoons grated fresh coconut or 2 tablespoons dried unsweetened coconut

Servings: persons

1 medium onion
2 lbs clams (small hard shell clams such as littlenecks)
1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon coriander powder
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
4 tablespoons grated fresh coconut or 2 tablespoons dried unsweetened coconut

1
Scrub clams.
2
Finely chop onion.
3
In a 5 to 6 quart kettle, heat the vegetable oil until it is hot but not smoking.
4
Cook the onion and the ginger root, stirring occasionally until lightly browned, about 5-6 minutes.
5
Add spices and salt and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
6
Add coconut milk and bring to a gentle boil.
7
Add clams and bring to a gentle boil once again, covered, stirring occasionally until clams are opened, 6 to 8 minutes.
8
Discard any unopened clams.
9
Serve clams in bowls with cooking liquid.
10
Divide fresh lime juice among servings.
11
Garnish with cilantro and grated coconut.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, 2 lbs clams (small hard shell clams such as littlenecks), 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated, and more.

Yes, Goan Curried 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Goan Curried Clams

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