Spicy Spanish Clams
I’ve been dreaming about these clams simmered in spicy, garlicky tomato sauce ever since having them at a local tapas place last month. The rest of our meal was just ok, but the clams were outstanding – I wanted to drink the leftover sauce right from the plate. It was one of those meals that I immediately knew I had to put my own spin on at home.
I gave my version a more sultry, smokey flavor by using fire roasted tomatoes and a big shake of smoked paprika and rounded it out with a big pat of butter. Served with wedges of sourdough bread for soaking up the extra sauce and a big plate of garlicky green beans, this is the kind of meal you’ll happily linger over for hours.
Ingredients
- 1 large can 28 ounces Muir Glen Organic fire roasted tomatoes
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 24 littleneck or middleneck clams scrubbed well
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- Lightly toasted sourdough bread for serving
Instructions
- Puree the tomatoes in a food processor or blender.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan set over medium-high heat. Add the garlic; cook 2-3 minutes or until light golden brown and very fragrant. Pour in the tomato puree, smoked paprika, red peppers, and cayenne. Reduce heat to low and let simmer.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the clams in a single layer (work in batches if necessary) and cook until they pop open – about 5-8 minutes. Stir 1 cup of the cooking liquid and the butter into the sauce to thin it out a bit. Add the cooked clams in their shells; simmer 5 minutes.
- Serve with big wedges of lightly toasted sourdough bread for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Spanish Clams
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408
Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Fiber 5g21%
Protein 27g54%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Hi, I love your Clam dish…I always miss this dish while I & husband’re on travel. Most of the rest. they are not sastisfay me as I cook it myself. I will give a try on your style…
I can’t wait to try this.
My mouth is watering reading your post. I cannot wait to try this recipe. I am wondering, could you use mussels instead of clams, or maybe a thinly slides calamari steak? I cam here from Triberr and look forward to many more recipes.
Welcome!! I think it would be delicious with mussels! I’m not sure about the calamari though, really more for aesthetic purposes though (without the shells, it won’t be much to look at). A mix of all three might be nice though.
I do like the idea of a mix of all three. 🙂