Berbigão (1/2) À "bulhão Pato" Recipe
Cockles Stewed (1) w/ Garlic & Cilantro
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Clean the Cockles
Rinse the cockles under cold running water to remove any sand or grit. Soak them in salted water for about 30 minutes to help purge any remaining sand.
- 2
Prepare the Ingredients
Mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh cilantro. Set aside.
Cooking
- 3
Sauté the Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but do not let it brown.
- 4
- 5
Season and Cook
Sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the cockles. Cover the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cockles have opened. Discard any cockles that remain closed.
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