clams Recipes
7 delicious clams recipes from around the world
Almejas a la Marinera (Spanish Clams in White Wine)
A classic Spanish tapa, these clams are quickly steamed in a fragrant broth of garlic, olive oil, white wine, and fresh parsley. The resulting briny, garlicky sauce is perfect for soaking up with crusty bread.
Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato
Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato, or Portuguese garlic clams, is a classic and incredibly simple appetizer featuring fresh clams simmered in a fragrant broth of olive oil, garlic, white wine, and cilantro. It's named after the 19th-century Portuguese poet Raimundo António de Bulhão Pato and is best enjoyed immediately with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Carne de Porco à Alentejana
A classic Portuguese dish from the Alentejo region, this recipe features tender pork marinated and braised with white wine, garlic, and paprika, then combined with briny clams and crispy fried potatoes for an iconic surf and turf experience.
Fabes con Almejas (Asturian White Beans with Clams)
A classic Asturian dish featuring tender, creamy large white beans (fabes) simmered with fresh clams in their own briny liquor, enhanced with garlic and parsley. This recipe balances the richness of the beans with the delicate flavor of the sea.
Spaghetti alle Vongole
Spaghetti with clams - briny, garlicky, perfect seafood pasta.
Cơm Hến (Hue Baby Clam Rice)
A refreshing and unique Hue specialty, Cơm Hến features chilled rice mixed with tiny, flavorful baby clams, a medley of fresh herbs, crunchy toppings, and a hint of spicy chili oil. It's a delightful cold dish perfect for a light meal.
Ceviche de Conchas Negras (Black Clam Ceviche)
A rare and highly prized Tumbes delicacy, this ceviche features the unique, briny flavor of black clams (conchas negras) 'cooked' in fresh lime juice. It's a vibrant and refreshing dish that highlights the natural taste of the sea.