Jul 09 2026
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Clams In Green Or Red Sauce Recipe

Inspired by Taste of Portugal
Time40m
Serves4

Stew clams in garlic and cilantro or tomato sauce

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Ingredients

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Clams

Green Sauce

Red Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the Clams

    Rinse the fresh clams under cold water to remove any sand or grit. Discard any clams that are open and do not close when tapped.

  2. 2

    Chop Vegetables

    Finely chop the garlic cloves, onion, green bell pepper, jalapeño, and tomatoes. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare Cilantro

    Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and set aside for green sauce preparation.

Green Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 5

    Add Clams

    Add the cleaned clams to the pot. Stir to combine with the sautéed vegetables.

  3. 6

    Add Cilantro and Lime Juice

    Add the chopped cilantro and lime juice to the pot. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, or until all clams have opened.

Red Sauce Preparation

  1. 7

    Sauté Base

    In a separate pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 3 minutes.

  2. 8

    Add Tomatoes and Spices

    Stir in the chopped tomatoes and chili powder. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.

  3. 9

    Add Clams

    Add the cleaned clams to the pot. Stir to combine, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes or until all clams have opened.

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