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Steamed Clams with Saffron and Tomato

Here's how you make Steamed Clams with Saffron and Tomato
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 10m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • Saffron threads (just a pinch)
  • 16 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved (about 16)
  • 2 large shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 pounds clams, scrubbed
  • 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley
  • Sourdough bread, toasted
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: Combine vinegar and saffron in large pot.

  • Step 2: Stir over medium-low heat until saffron begins to release its color, about 1 minute.

  • Step 3: Add tomatoes, shallots, garlic, then both oils.

  • Step 4: Add clams to mixture.

  • Step 5: Cover and cook over high heat until clams open, about 8 minutes; discard any clams that do not open.

  • Step 6: Using tongs, divide clams among 4 bowls.

  • Step 7: Mix parsley leaves into cooking liquid.

  • Step 8: Season to taste with salt.

  • Step 9: Ladle cooking liquid over clams and serve with toasted bread.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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