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Ingredients
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Clams
Morinera Sauce
Green Sauce
Casino Topping
Method
Preparation of Clams
- 1
Clean the Clams
In a bowl, soak the fresh clams in cold water for about 30 minutes to remove excess sand. Rinse thoroughly under cold running water.
- 2
Cook the Clams
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the clams, white wine, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cover and cook until the clams open, about 7-10 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open.
Morinera Sauce
- 3
Green Sauce
- 4
Prepare Green Sauce
In a food processor, combine fresh basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Casino Topping
- 5
Final Assembly
- 6
Serve the Clams
Place the cooked clams in a serving dish, drizzle with Morinera or Green Sauce as preferred. For Casino style, top with the bacon breadcrumb mixture and bake in the oven for 10 minutes until golden brown. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
