Clams - Tomato Broth & Garlic Mayo
Summer cookouts have to be one of my favorite things in the world. It is so special to be in a large group with people you care about, and spending time with one another! There are so many different options for on you cookout menu! Chicken, steak, kabobs, hotdogs & hamburgers, but the list doesn’t end there, not even close! This summer try something a little different, and enjoy some delicious clams with your friends and family! I think clams are such a fun option, they can be made in so many different ways and be enjoyed in between visiting with those around you. If you aren’t sure how to use clams in a tasty way, I have you covered, here is a new delicious way to prepare clams! At Miller’s Meat Market you can purchase 100 clams for $70, or if you are having a large get-together you can get 200 clams for $115. This recipe is pulled from the bonappetit website, and if you would prefer to read this recipe directly from that site there is a link below! We hope that this is something different that you would consider trying!
Here is what you’ll need for this tasty dish.
Ingredients:
½ lemon
5 garlic cloves, 1 whole, 4 thinly sliced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Kosher salt
1/4 cup plus 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 cup dry white wine
36 clams, scrubbed
6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3 Tbsp. finely chopped chives
4 thick slices country-style bread
Directions:
1.) Prepare a grill for medium heat. Finely grate zest from lemon half into a small bowl, then squeeze in juice. Finely grate the garlic clove that was left whole into bowl and mix in mayonnaise. Season garlic mayo with salt and set aside.
2.) Place a large cast-iron skillet on grill and heat ¼ cup oil in skillet. Add the sliced garlic, shallots, and chile and cook, stirring often, until just softened, about 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring often, until paste darkens slightly, this should take about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and a pinch of salt and cook, still stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften and release their juices, this should take about 4 minutes. Add wine and cook until it is almost reduced by half and no longer smells of alcohol, this should take about 3 minutes.
3.) Add clams and butter to skillet and cover (if you don’t have a lid that fits, use a sheet of foil). Cook until clams have opened, 6–10 minutes, depending on size of clams and heat level. Remove skillet from grill; discard any clams that don’t open. Sprinkle with chives.
4.) Meanwhile, drizzle bread with remaining 3 Tbsp. oil and season lightly with salt. Grill until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes per side.
5.) Serve clams with toasted bread and reserved garlic mayo. Enjoy!
This is most likely a new way for you to prepare your clams, but I wanted to bring something new to your mind to think about next time you have clams to cook up! This recipe may take some time, but I have no doubt the end result would be worth it. This recipe is full of different flavors that will satisfy your seafood craving! If you ever prepare this recipe or a version of it, please tell us how it goes! You can tag us on Facebook or Instagram @millersmeatmarketny. We would absolutely love to see how you enjoy the recipes we share with you. Order your clams from Miller’s Meat Market now, they are a summertime favorite! We appreciate you all who come and read the blog every week, and our goal is to continue to entertain you with captivating write-ups every Tuesday! We love this aspect to our website, and hope you do too!