Palourde Clams with White Wine and Lemon Balm

Name: Palourde Clams with White Wine and Lemon Balm
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: Serves 2 - 3
Ingredients: 1kg Palourde clams; 2 banana shallots, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced; 1 teaspoon chilli flakes, or to taste; 100ml white wine; Lemon balm; Sourdough or other bread, to serve

Feeds 2 - 3 people
Prep time 5m
Cook time 5m

Description

Palourde clams are some of the finest shellfish money can buy, with a very sweet flavour and plump meat. They are delicious in a spaghetti vongole or simply steamed with white wine or sake. We have garnished them with fragrant lemon balm, which adds a beautiful citrus flavour to the dish and looks very attractive.

Ingredients

1kg Palourde clams
2 banana shallots, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely sliced
1 teaspoon chilli flakes, or to taste
100ml white wine
Lemon balm
Sourdough or other bread, to serve

Method

Heat a good splash of olive oil in a pan and gently cook the shallots for a few minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for a minute or so, stirring. Add the chilli flakes and clams.
Turn up the heat, then add the white wine. Put the lid on and steam until the clams are open - a few minutes.
Serve in a bowl with plenty of their juices. Garnish with lemon balm.

Palourde Clams with White Wine and Lemon Balm

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