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Spanish Spicy Clams

Any small clam will work here, but little hardshell clams would be traditional. I'm thinking Eastern littlenecks or cherrystones, Manila clams, venus clams, Western littlenecks (what I used) or cockles. You definitely want to serve this with crusty bread and a dry rosé wine.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 143 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Spanish

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, sliced root to tip
  • 4 garlic cloves, sliced thin
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2/3 cup white or rosé wine
  • 30 to 40 small hardshell clams
  • 4 to 6 canned whole tomatoes, crushed by hand
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • hot sauce to taste

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan that has a lid. Cook the onions over medium heat until they soften; don't brown them. Add the garlic and cook for another minute or two.
  2. Stir in the tomato paste and cook this for a minute or so, then stir in the wine. Add the clams and crush the canned tomatoes over them. Cover the pan and turn the heat to medium-high. Let the clams steam in this broth until they all open. Discard any that stay closed.
  3. Uncover the pan and add the parsley, then the hot sauce. Swirl to combine and serve at once.

Nutrition Information

Calories 143kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 720mg (30%) Potassium 915mg (26%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 905IU (18%) Vitamin C 47mg (52%) Calcium 154mg (15%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 143

% Daily Value*

Calories 143kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 720mg 30%
Potassium 915mg 19%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 905IU 18%
Vitamin C 47mg 52%
Calcium 154mg 15%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.