Portuguese Steamed Clams Recipe

Name: Portuguese Steamed Clams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces boiled ham, chopped fine; 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped fine; 18 small hard-shelled clams, scrubbed well; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste; 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh coriander leaves

Servings: persons

2 ounces boiled ham, chopped fine
1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped fine
18 small hard-shelled clams, scrubbed well
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh coriander leaves

1
In a kettle cook the ham, the shallot, the garlic and the red pepper flakes in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, for 3 minutes, add the wine, the bell pepper and the clams, and steam the mixture, covered, for 5 minutes, or until the clams begin to open.
2
Transfer the clams as they open with tongs to 2 heated bowls, cover them, and continue to steam the unopened clams, shaking the kettle and transferring the clams as they open, for up to 10 minutes more (discard any unopened clams).
3
Remove the kettle from the heat, stir the lemon juice and the coriander into the broth, and pour the broth over the clams.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces boiled ham, chopped fine, 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Portuguese Steamed 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.

Portuguese Steamed Clams

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