Shellfish In Brodetto Recipe

Name: Shellfish In Brodetto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 thick slices of rustic bread; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling; 5 garlic cloves, 4 smashed, 1 whole; 4 small dried red chiles, smashed; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup bottled clam juice; 24 littleneck clams; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed; 3/4 pound sea scallops, halved horizontally; 1/2 cup small basil leaves; Salt

Servings: persons

4 thick slices of rustic bread
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling
5 garlic cloves, 4 smashed, 1 whole
4 small dried red chiles, smashed
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup bottled clam juice
24 littleneck clams
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed
3/4 pound sea scallops, halved horizontally
1/2 cup small basil leaves
Salt

1
Preheat the oven to 375u00b0. On a baking sheet, toast the bread for 8 minutes, until golden. Brush the toasts with olive oil and rub them all over with the whole garlic clove. Put 1 toast in the bottom of each of 4 bowls.
2
In a deep skillet, heat the 1/4 cup of oil. Add the smashed garlic and the chiles and cook over moderate heat for 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook over moderately high heat for 2 minutes. Add the clam juice and bring to a boil. Add the clams and tomatoes, cover and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the mussels and scallops, cover and cook over high heat until the clams and mussels open and the scallops are just cooked, 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the seafood to the bowls. Boil the broth for 1 minute, until slightly reduced. Add the basil, season lightly with salt and pour the broth into the bowls. Drizzle with oil and serve.

330

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 thick slices of rustic bread, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling, 5 garlic cloves, 4 smashed, 1 whole, 4 small dried red chiles, smashed, and more.

Yes, Shellfish In Brodetto 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.

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Shellfish In Brodetto

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