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Clams With Leek, Fennel & Parsley

Here's how you make Clams With Leek, Fennel & Parsley
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  • Servings: 2
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 15m
  • The following recipe serves 2 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, finely diced (small onion)
  • 1 leek, finely diced (large leek, trimmed)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds (crushed)
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • Red pepper flakes, pinch
  • 2 pounds clams (small clams, scrubbed)
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped (white and some green)
  • Lemon wedges, to serve
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: In a deep Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and leek and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened – about 5 minutes.

  • Step 2: Season with salt and pepper, then add the fennel seeds, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Add the clams, turn the heat to high, and stir well with a wooden spoon to coat.

  • Step 3: Add the wine, put on the lid, and continue to cook until all the clams have opened – about 5 to 6 minutes.

  • Step 4: Stir in the parsley and green onions.

  • Step 5: Spoon the clams and broth into bowls. Serve with lemon wedges.


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