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Spicy Clams

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 7-10m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 5 pounds clams (littleneck, manila or other small clams)
  • 1 can (14 ounce) coconut milk
  • 1/3 cup lime juice (plus lime wedges for serving)
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste (or to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (see Note)
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Wash clams thoroughly to remove any grit.

  • Step 2: Bring coconut milk, lime juice, wine, brown sugar, curry paste, garlic and fish sauce to a boil in a Dutch oven or other large pot, stirring occasionally. Add the clams, tossing to combine. Cover, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the clams are open, 7 to 10 minutes. (Discard any unopened clams.)

  • Step 3: Stir in cilantro. Taste the broth and adjust the flavors to your taste. Serve in bowls with lime wedges for squeezing.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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