Spanish clams with tomatoes and herbs recipe

Spanish Clams with Tomatoes and Herbs recipe

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This Spanish clams with tomatoes and herbs recipe is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of the sea with the freshness of tomatoes and aromatic herbs. The clams are cooked in a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic, onions, and a medley of herbs like parsley and thyme. The result is a savory and satisfying seafood dish that pairs perfectly with crusty bread or pasta.

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Ingredients

4 tbsp	olive oil
1 medium	onion, chopped
125 g	tomatoes, , peeled, seeded ann chopped (fresh or canned)
1 tbsp	tomato paste
125 ml	dry white wine
250 ml	fish stock or bottled clam juice
	salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 kg	clams, well scrubbed
2 clove(s)	garlic, minced
2 tbsp	fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

In a frying pan warm 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the onion and sauté, until it begins to turn golden. Add the tomatoes and tomato paste and continue to sauté, until thickened. Add the wine and cook uncovered until reduced by half. Add the fish stock and cook uncovered until thickened. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.

In a blender, puree the tomato mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

In a large frying pan heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the garlic, parsley and clams, cover and cook, shaking the pan periodically, until the clams open, 3-5 minutes depending upon size. Discard any unopened clams. Transfer the clams to a platter and keep warm.

Add the pureed tomato mixture to the same pan and boil uncovered until reduced by one-fourth. Add the clams and mix well. Transfer to shallow bowls and serve with baguette.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a