Palourdes (clams)
This recipe is not reserved for Clams.
It can also be used for Mussels and Cockles
Preparation time is 20 minutes
Cooking time is 20 minutes
Ingredients for 4 people
1.5 kg of Palourdes (Clams)
10cl of Olive oil
2 Cloves of garlic
1 Onion
! Tablespoon of flour
1 glass of white wine
Parsley
Salt
White pepper
Before starting you must soak the Palourdes (clams) in fresh salted water
for 2 hours to clear any sand.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, over a low
setting, heat the oil and add the Garlic, finely chopped. Then add the
onion, also finely chopped, stirring continuously until golden.
Incorporate the flour, and stir for a
few moments before adding the white wine. Raise the temperature and just
as the mix is beginning to bubble add the Palourdes (clams).
Put the saucepan lid on and reduce the
heat.
When the clams start to open, stir them
with a wooden spoon and recover until all the clams are open.
Taste and add salt and pepper if
required.
Sprinkle generously with chopped parsley
and serve immediately.
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