Clam Red Or White Recipe
Sliced Cherrystone Clams Cooked with Choice of Sauce: White (Garlic, Olive Oil, Fresh Herbs & Clam Juice) or Red (Adds Tomato)
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Ingredients
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Clams and Sauce
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add Fresh Herbs
Stir in the chopped parsley and thyme, cooking for another minute.
- 3
Choose Your Sauce
For the white sauce, add the clam juice and bring to a gentle simmer. For the red sauce, add the crushed tomatoes and stir well.
- 4
Cook the Clams
Add the sliced clams to the skillet and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the clams are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 5
Serve
Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.
