Steamed Clams with Salsa Verde Recipe

Name: Steamed Clams with Salsa Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 red onion, roughly chopped; 1 jalapeno, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 cup Italian parsley leaves; 1/2 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 pound cockles or Manila clams, cleaned thoroughly; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 cup clam juice or fish stock; Crusty bread points, grilled, optional

Servings: persons

1/4 red onion, roughly chopped
1 jalapeno, roughly chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 cup Italian parsley leaves
1/2 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 pound cockles or Manila clams, cleaned thoroughly
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup clam juice or fish stock
Crusty bread points, grilled, optional

1
In a large blender place the red onion, jalapenos, and lime juice start to puree by pulsing the mixture for 30 seconds to a 1 minute.
2
With the blender running, start adding the parsley and cilantro in handful bunches, slowly so as not to crowd the blender.
3
When the whole mixture is smooth, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
4
Heat a large saute pan on high with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, when the oil begins to smoke add the sliced garlic and cook for approximately 30 seconds until the garlic slices are brown but not burned.
5
Add the clams and cook for 2 minutes.
6
Deglaze the pan with the white wine and clam juice, cover the pan and cook for 3 more minutes.
7
Remove the lid and add the pureed salsa verde mixture stirring constantly in order to combine the clams, their cooking liquid, and the salsa verde thoroughly.
8
Cook for 3 more minutes, season with salt and pepper and serve with grilled bread points.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 red onion, roughly chopped, 1 jalapeno, roughly chopped, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1 cup Italian parsley leaves, and more.

Yes, Steamed Clams with Salsa Verde falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Steamed Clams with Salsa Verde

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