Red Snapper and Clams With Tomato Cream Sauce and Basil Recipe

Name: Red Snapper and Clams With Tomato Cream Sauce and Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 red snapper fillets; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 1/2 cups white wine; 24 littleneck clams, scrubbed; 1 teaspoon unsalted butter; 2 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves

Servings: persons

4 red snapper fillets
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups white wine
24 littleneck clams, scrubbed
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
2 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves

1
Season the snapper with 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper and place in a steamer.
2
Pour the wine in a large pot and boil.
3
Lower heat, place the steamer in the pot and cover tightly.
4
Steam for 5 minutes.
5
Place the clams around the snapper.
6
Cover and steam until the clams open, about 5 minutes.
7
Remove the steamer from the pot and keep the snapper and clams warm.
8
Simmer the wine until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 5 minutes.
9
Remove from the pot and set aside.
10
Place the butter in the pot and turn the heat to low.
11
Add the shallots and stir until softened, about 1 minute.
12
Add the reduced wine and the cream and simmer slowly for 2 minutes.
13
Stir in the tomatoes and remove from heat.
14
Taste and add salt if needed.
15
Place each snapper fillet on a plate and surround with clams.
16
Spoon some sauce over and around the snapper.
17
Scatter the basil.
18
Serve.

124

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 red snapper fillets, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste, Freshly ground pepper to taste, 1 1/2 cups white wine, and more.

Yes, Red Snapper and Clams With Tomato Cream Sauce and Basil 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.

Red Snapper and Clams With Tomato Cream Sauce and Basil

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