DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 lbs small clams , scrubbed
4 garlic cloves , finely chopped
2 shallots , finely chopped
3/4 cup dry champagne (or other sparkling wine)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped
6 tablespoons unsalted butter , chilled, cut into tablespoon-sized pieces
salt
white pepper , freshly ground

DIRECTIONS

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.

Add clams and cook two minutes, tossing gently.

Stir in garlic and shallots.

Add Champagne and cook three minutes.Cover and steam five minutes.Remove opened clams.

Cover [...]

INGREDIENTS

24manilla clams or mussels (~12 per person)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons butter (separated)
6 garlic cloves , chopped (separated)
1/2 cup fresh basil , julienned
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 cup clam juice
2/3 cup breadcrumbs, seasoned
1/2 cup parmesan cheese , grated (I prefer Grano Padano for this)

DIRECTIONS

Scrub clam shells well.In a small glass bowl, microwave/melt half of the butter.In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil and the remaining half of the butter on medium heat.Sauté the garlic lightly.Remove half of the garlic from the [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs small clams (tiny manilas or larger littleneck clams)
2 quarts cold water
2 tablespoons salt
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons onions , Minced
1 garlic clove , Minced
1 large vine ripened tomato , cored, seeded, chopped
3 teaspoons fresh basil , chopped
1-2 tablespoon commercial balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper
2 bunches arugula or romaine leaves , for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Rid clams of any sand by first scrubbing them under cold running water.
Then put them in a bowl, cover with the cold water, and sprinkle with the salt.
Refrigerate no longer [...]

INGREDIENTS

24 medium clams , each about 2 inches across, see Note
4 slices bacon , finely chopped
1/3 cup dry unseasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese , grated
1 teaspoon fresh oregano , chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons clam juice, liquid from clams

DIRECTIONS

Discard any clams that are cracked, chipped or open.Soak in a bowl of water for 20 minutes to clean.

Meanwhile, cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6 minutes or until crispy.Set [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup milk

DIRECTIONS

Add salt and pepper to flour and baking powder.
Mix egg and milk together.
Combine all, and mix well.

Dip seafood in batter, and then deep fry in hot oil, at 350, until seafood is no longer opague color in the middle, and/or batter is a golden brown, approximately 3-5 minutes
Drain on paper towels, and serve hot.