Wellfleet and Manila Clam Sauce Recipe

Name: Wellfleet and Manila Clam Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons finely sliced garlic; 1/4 cup finely julienned basil leaves; 1/2 pound Applewood-smoked bacon, diced and cooked crisp; 18 Littleneck clams from Wellfleet, MA; 18 Manila clams; 1/2 bottle rose wine; 1 quart canned clam broth; 8 ounces (2 sticks) butter; 1/2 cup fennel, finely diced; 1 ounce preserved Meyer lemon peel, julienned; Salt and pepper; Meyer lemon juice, to adjust acidity

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons finely sliced garlic
1/4 cup finely julienned basil leaves
1/2 pound Applewood-smoked bacon, diced and cooked crisp
18 Littleneck clams from Wellfleet, MA
18 Manila clams
1/2 bottle rose wine
1 quart canned clam broth
8 ounces (2 sticks) butter
1/2 cup fennel, finely diced
1 ounce preserved Meyer lemon peel, julienned
Salt and pepper
Meyer lemon juice, to adjust acidity

1
Heat a large saucepan until moderately hot.
2
Add olive oil.
3
Saute fennel, bacon and garlic.
4
Add the clams and deglaze with the rose wine.
5
Pull the clams out as they open.
6
Reduce the wine by 3/4.
7
Add the clam broth and bring to a boil.
8
Add the butter to the boiling liquid, continue to boil until the butter is incorporated.
9
Just before serving, add the clams back to the sauce, along with the Meyer lemon peel, basil leaves, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons finely sliced garlic, 1/4 cup finely julienned basil leaves, 1/2 pound Applewood-smoked bacon, diced and cooked crisp, and more.

Yes, Wellfleet and Manila 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.

Wellfleet and Manila Clam Sauce

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