Portuguese Clams in Tomato Broth
Sweet clams swim in a vibrant tomato broth infused with garlic, white wine, and fresh cilantro. A classic Portuguese coastal dish that's elegant yet simple.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
- 2 lb littleneck clams
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 clove garlic cloves, minced
- 400 g diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- ¾ cup white wine
- ½ cup fish or chicken stock
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 whole bay leaf
Instructions
- 1
Clean the clams thoroughly under cold running water, scrubbing the shells with a brush to remove any sand or debris. Discard any clams with broken shells or that don't close when tapped gently.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- 3
Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow some of the alcohol to burn off. The wine will slightly reduce and become more concentrated.
- 4
Add the diced tomatoes with their juice, fish stock, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and bring the broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat, about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Carefully add all the cleaned clams to the simmering broth in a single layer. Increase heat to medium-high and cover the skillet with a lid.
- 6
Cook for 5-7 minutes until most or all of the clams have opened their shells, shaking the skillet gently halfway through. Discard any clams that remain tightly closed after 7 minutes.
- 7
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh cilantro and parsley. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- 8
Divide the clams and broth evenly among four bowls, ensuring each serving has plenty of clams and rich tomato broth. Serve immediately with crusty bread for soaking up the flavorful broth.
Tools you’ll need
- Large heavy-bottomed skillet
- Lid for skillet
- Soft brush for cleaning clams
- Wooden spoon
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