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Savor Brothy Clams With Potlikker

Savor Brothy Clams With Potlikker for Comforting Nights

Experience Savor Brothy Clams With Potlikker, a comforting dish filled with fresh clams and rich broth, perfect for cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 2 pounds Littleneck Clams Fresh and tightly closed
  • 4 cups Potlikker Aromatic broth
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 whole Fennel Bulb Chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste For sweetness and depth
  • ½ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine Use a drinkable variety
  • 1 cup Shredded Ham Hock Adds umami
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Optional for creaminess
  • 1 whole Lemon Wedges For garnish

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Clean the Littleneck Clams by soaking them in cold water for 20 minutes, then scrub and ensure they are fresh.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped fennel and minced garlic for about 2 minutes.
  3. Incorporate tomato paste and crushed red pepper into the mixture, cooking for an additional minute.
  4. Add dry white wine and let it reduce by half over medium-high heat.
  5. Mix in potlikker and water, then add cleaned clams and shredded ham hock, bringing it to a rolling boil.
  6. Cover and reduce heat, cooking the clams for 6 to 8 minutes until the shells open.
  7. Transfer open clams to a serving bowl, discarding any that remain closed.
  8. Increase heat again to boil the remaining broth, reducing it slightly.
  9. Finish by stirring in unsalted butter until melted.
  10. Serve clams topped with the broth and garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Ensure clams are fresher by inspecting them before cooking, and adjust broth flavor to personal preference.

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