Warm Clam Salad With Fresh Herbs And Tomatoes

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   Bring a medium saucepan half-full of water to a boil.

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   Immerse tomatoes 10 seconds; then remove and rinse with cold water.

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   Peel and seed tomatoes.

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   Dice them and set aside.

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   In a large saucepan, combine clams, shallot, garlic, wine and parsley sprig.

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   Cover, place over high heat and bring to a boil.

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   Reduce heat to medium, and cook until all the shells open, 8 to 10 minutes.

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   Check the pan occasionally, and transfer open clams to a bowl to prevent overcooking.

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   When all clams have opened, set them aside in the bowl.

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    Strain broth in saucepan; there should be about 1/2 cup.

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    Transfer to a blender, and add lemon juice.

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    With machine running, slowly add olive oil.

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    Return mixture to a large saucepan over medium heat.

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    When broth is simmering, add clams in their shells, and tomatoes.

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    When clams are heated, in 5 to 10 seconds, remove from heat and add basil and parsley.

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    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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    Toss to mix well.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.