Manila Clams With Sofrito And Sherry

Published May 23, 2000

Total Time
40 minutes
Rating
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Florence Fabricant

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 thick slices smoked bacon, about 2 ounces

  • 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded and coarsely diced

  • 1 medium onion, coarsely diced

  • Salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste

  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme

  • 3 large cloves garlic, 2 of them sliced

  • 2 pounds Manila or mahogany clams or cockles, scrubbed

  • ⅓ cup oloroso sherry

  • ¾ cup clam juice

  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves

  • 4 slices grilled country bread

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

31 grams carbs; 78 milligrams cholesterol; 541 calories; 15 grams monosaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 26 grams fat; 3 grams fiber; 1898 milligrams sodium; 43 grams protein; 6 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large saute pan. Add bacon, and fry until almost crisp. Add peppers, onion, salt and pepper. Strip thyme leaves from stems, and add. Cover, and cook over medium-low heat until peppers are tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer to food processor, and pulse until coarsely pureed.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in saute pan. Add sliced garlic, and saute until it starts to brown. Add clams, and cook, stirring, one minute. Stir in sherry. Add clam juice and pepper mixture, and cook, stirring, until clams have opened, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining olive oil and vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cilantro.

  3. Step 3

    Rub bread with remaining garlic, and serve alongside.

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Adapted from Red Cat

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