If you like clams, you have to try this delicious and simple recipe of clams cooked with strips of bacon and garlic!
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This is one of those recipes that taste good at any time of the year, especially in the summer!
If you are going to make a dinner for your friends or family and you want to prepare a delicious appetizer, this recipe is perfect for you! Serve with a fresh bottle of white wine! Bon appetit!!!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INGREDIENTS FOR CLAMS WITH BACON AND GARLIC
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
- Clams - Soaked clams in water seasoned with salt about 1 to 2 hours.
- Raw bacon - Raw bacon cut into strips. Adds flavor and color to the recipe.
- Olive oil and unpeeled crushed garlic - For sautéing.
- Coriander - Chopped coriander. Adds aroma and a quite pleasant flavor to the recipe.
- Salt - For seasoning.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE CLAMS WITH BACON AND GARLIC
Step 1: Soak the clams in water seasoned with salt about 1 to 2 hours. Wash them under running water before cooking.
Step 2: In a frying pan, add the olive oil, unpeeled crushed garlic and the bacon cut into strips. Sauté on a medium-low heat for about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the clams, stir, cover the pan with a lid and cook over low heat until the clams open completely.
Step 3: Sprinkle with chopped coriander and turn off the heat. Serve the clams with a good and fresh white wine!
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Clams with bacon and garlic
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If you like clams, you have to try this delicious and simple recipe of clams cooked with strips of bacon and garlic!
- 1 kg (2 1/4 pounds) clams
- 75 grams (2 2/3 ounces) raw bacon
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
- Coriander (to taste)
- Water
- Salt (to taste)
- Soak the clams in water seasoned with salt about 1 to 2 hours. Wash them under running water before cooking.
- In a frying pan, add the olive oil, unpeeled crushed garlic and the bacon cut into strips. Sauté on a medium-low heat for about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the clams, stir, cover the pan with a lid and cook over low heat until the clams open completely.
- Sprinkle with chopped coriander and turn off the heat. Serve the clams with a good and fresh white wine!