Vongole Mediterranio (Baked Clams & Rice With Saffr

Name: Vongole Mediterranio (Baked Clams & Rice With Saffron)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs clams, fresh, wash and cleaned (reserve clam liquid & shells); 1/4 cup wine, white, dry; 1/2 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 onion, sweet, medium, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 cups rice, white, long grain; 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread, good quality; 3 cups chicken stock; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped

Servings: persons

1
Place clams in a pot with wine and garlic, cover and steam the clams for 5 - 6 minutes (until they open).
2
Please, discard any clams that do not open -- they are bad.
3
Drain the pot, reserving the liquid and remove the clam meat from the shells. Leave some clams in the shell for garnishing.
4
Set the clams aside.
5
Strain the clam liquid in a sieve that has been lined with cheese cloth, linen or a muslin cloth and reserve the clam liquid.
6
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
7
Saute the onion in butter in an ovenproof casserole for 2 - 3 minutes.
8
Add the rice and saffron to the casserole dish and gently stir to coat with butter.
9
Next add the chicken stock and clam liquid to the dish and bring to a boil. Stir the rice once, reduce the heat and cover the dish.
10
Place the casserole dish in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
11
Remove the casserole dish from the oven and uncover, add the clams and butter to the dish, gently mixing together.
12
Re-cover the casserole dish , return to oven and bake for 7 minutes more.
13
Remove dish from oven, uncover, sprinkle with the scallions, garnish with the reserved clams in shell and serve immediately.
14
A wonderful light meal, served with fruit salad.

761

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 2 lbs clams, fresh, wash and cleaned (reserve clam liquid & shells), 1/4 cup wine, white, dry, 1/2 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped, 1/2 onion, sweet, medium, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Vongole Mediterranio (Baked Clams & Rice With Saffron) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vongole Mediterranio (Baked Clams & Rice With Saffron)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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