Steamed Clams in a Spicy Mint Brodetto

Time

Yield

2 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

3 cups Basic Tomato Sauce
2 cups dry white wine
4 tbsp. finely chopped jalapeƱo peppers, seeds removed
1/2 md. red onion, finely chopped
28 little neck clams, thoroughly scrubbed and rinsed
1 bunch common mint or
spearmint, leaves removed and roughly chopped
4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Grilled bread

Instructions

Mix Basic Tomato Sauce, wine, chopped jalapeno and onion in a 3- to 4-quart sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Add clams to the tomato broth and cover. Return to boil and steam clams until they all open, about 3 to 4 minutes. Discard the clams that have not opened during steaming. Uncover, and stir in the chopped mint leaves and extra-virgin olive oil. Boil for 20 more seconds. Remove to serving bowl. Divide the clams evenly into individual serving bowls. Pour the sauce over clams. Serve immediately with grilled bread.

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