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 pounds small hard-shelled clams such as littlenecks (less than 2 inches in diameter; about 36); 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh gingerroot; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, or to taste; 1/2 cup Laxmi's fresh coconut milk or canned unsweetened coconut milk; 1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves; grated fresh coconut or unsweetened desiccated coconut

Servings: persons

1 medium onion
2 pounds small hard-shelled clams such as littlenecks (less than 2 inches in diameter; about 36)
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, or to taste
1/2 cup Laxmi's fresh coconut milk or canned unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
grated fresh coconut or unsweetened desiccated coconut

1
Finely chop onion and scrub clams In a 5- to 6-quart heavy kettle heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook onion and gingerroot, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes.
2
Add spices and salt and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3
Add coconut milk and bring to a gentle boil.
4
Add clams and boil mixture gently, covered, stirring occasionally, until clams are opened, 6 to 8 minutes.
5
(Discard any unopened clams.)
6
Serve clams in bowls with cooking liquid and sprinkle with lime juice, cilantro, and grated coconut.

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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 pounds small hard-shelled clams such as littlenecks (less than 2 inches in diameter; about 36), 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh gingerroot, 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.

Goan Curried Clams

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