Drunken Clams Over Cappellini Recipes

CAPELLINI WITH CLAMS

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil for the pasta.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat, then add the garlic and saute until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the clams, white wine, and stock and cover. Allow to boil until the clams open, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, boil the capellini in the water until al dente. When all the clams have opened, discard the unopened ones. Stir the capellini and three tablespoons of parsley into the pan juices. Season with salt and pepper. Serve on a platter with the clams and sprinkle with remaining parsley.

DRUNKEN CLAMS

Steps:

• 1. 1 hour before cooking mix kosher salt, cornmeal and cold water to fill large bowl. Add clams and refrigerate for 1 hour to remove sand.
• 2. Remove clams from cornmeal mixture and scrub well under cold running water.
• 3. Melt butter over medium heat in large stockpot, add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
• 4. Add wine, lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes and mix well into mixture.
• 5. Gently add clams in one layer.
• 6. Bring liquid to boil then cover tightly and lower heat to gentle simmer. Steam until clams open...typically between 10 and 12 minutes. Discard all clams that did not open.
• 7. To serve, add clams to a large bowl, pour broth over the clams and sprinkle with parsley. Add more lemon juice if desired. Use crusty french bread to soak up the broth.