White Water Clams with Beer and Orange Broth Recipe

Name: White Water Clams with Beer and Orange Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced shallots; 8 cloves garlic, smashed; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 dozen clams, rinsed well; 1 cup hefeweizen-style beer; 2 cups fish stock; 8 ounces European-style unsalted butter, diced; 2 tablespoons creme fraiche; Salt; 2 oranges, peeled and cut into rounds; 4 tablespoons fresh picked parsley leaves; 1/4 cup champagne vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; Juice of 2 limes; 1 egg; 2 cups grapeseed oil, plus more as needed; Salt; 4 thick slices bread

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sliced shallots
8 cloves garlic, smashed
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 dozen clams, rinsed well
1 cup hefeweizen-style beer
2 cups fish stock
8 ounces European-style unsalted butter, diced
2 tablespoons creme fraiche
Salt
2 oranges, peeled and cut into rounds
4 tablespoons fresh picked parsley leaves
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Juice of 2 limes
1 egg
2 cups grapeseed oil, plus more as needed
Salt
4 thick slices bread

1
For the clams and broth: Saute the shallots and garlic in the olive oil in a large pan with the clams.
2
Pour in the beer to deglaze and add the fish stock.
3
Cook over medium-high heat until all of the clams are open.
4
Stir in the butter and creme fraiche.
5
Season with salt and finish by folding in the orange wheels and parsley leaves.
6
For the bread and aioli: Combine the vinegar, mustard, lime juice and egg in a blender.
7
Blend well until smooth.
8
Slowly drizzle in the oil.
9
Continue adding the oil until aioli consistency.
10
Season with salt.
11
Lightly coat the bread with oil and sprinkle with salt.
12
Toast or grill, and then smear with the aioli.
13
Serve with the clams.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sliced shallots, 8 cloves garlic, smashed, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 4 dozen clams, rinsed well, and more.

Yes, White Water Clams with Beer and Orange Broth 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.

White Water Clams with Beer and Orange Broth

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