Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCaffe Gelato RestaurantSteamed Littlenecks Gfp Recipe

Steamed Littlenecks Gfp Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Saffron-tomato broth, shallots, fresh fennel, and garlic in a lemon grass butter sauce.

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Ingredients

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Broth Ingredients

Butter Sauce Ingredients

Littlenecks Ingredients

Method

Broth Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic, sautéing until they are soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Fennel and Tomatoes

    Stir in the diced fennel and sauté for an additional 3 minutes. Then add the diced tomatoes, saffron threads, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.

  3. 3

    Add Broth

    Pour in the vegetable broth, bring the mixture to a simmer, and let it cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Butter Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Melt Butter

    In a separate saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Add the minced lemongrass and cook for 2-3 minutes until aromatic.

  2. 5

    Finish Sauce

    Stir in the fresh lemon juice and remove from heat. Set aside.

Cooking Littlenecks

  1. 6

    Steam Littlenecks

    Add the cleaned littleneck clams to the simmering broth. Cover the pot and steam for about 5-7 minutes, or until the clams have opened.

  2. 7

    Combine and Serve

    Once the clams are cooked, carefully transfer them to a serving dish. Pour the saffron-tomato broth over the clams, and drizzle with the lemongrass butter sauce. Serve immediately.

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