Special White Clam Sauce Recipe

Name: Special White Clam Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) can of chopped clams; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup finely chopped shallot; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup finely chopped italian flat leaf parsley, plus more,for serving; 1/4 cup coarsely grated parmesan cheese, plus more,for serving; 1 1/2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

1 (14 ounce) can of chopped clams
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped shallot
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup finely chopped italian flat leaf parsley, plus more,for serving
1/4 cup coarsely grated parmesan cheese, plus more,for serving
1 1/2 tablespoons butter

1
Reserve clam juice and strain it through a fine sieve.
2
In a medium sauce pan, combine 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the shallots.
3
Place over moderate heat and saute, stirring frequently, until the shallots are translucent, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in the garlic, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon of the red pepper flakes and saute for 2 minutes.
5
Pour in the wine and bring to a boil over moderate heat.
6
Cook until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes.
7
Add the reserved clam juice and boil over moderate heat until reduced by about one-third, 3 to 5 minutes.
8
Taste and add 1/4 teaspoon more red pepper flakes, if you like.
9
Reduce the heat to low, stir in the clams, and cook for 2 minutes.
10
Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in 1/4 cup of the parsley and 1/4 cup of the grated Parmesan.
11
Stir in the butter until it melts.
12
Pour sauce over cooked linguine and toss.
13
Sprinkle with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese and serve right away.

175

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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: 1 (14 ounce) can of chopped clams, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/3 cup finely chopped shallot, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Special White Clam Sauce 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.

Special White Clam Sauce

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