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Northern Neck Clams

A lovely braised clam dish from the Northern Neck region of Virginia's Western Shore.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: clams, cooked, cooked shellfish
Servings: 5
Calories: 180
Author: Chef Joe Elliott

Ingredients

  • 25 clams small, in-shell, scrubbed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup parsley chopped, fresh
  • ½ cup ham Smithfield, julienned (See note)

Instructions

  • Wash clams to remove any dirt or sand.
  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; sauté for 1 minute, or until tender.
  • Pour in the white wine. Boil until wine has reduced to half its original volume.
  • Add clams, cover, and steam till clams start to open.
  • Add ham.
  • Add butter, cover, and cook till most or all of the clams open. Discard any that do not open.
  • Transfer clams and juice to 2 large bowls. Sprinkle with parsley and ham. Serves 4-5

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Notes

Genuine Smithfield ham is a type of country ham produced in the town of Smithfield, Va., and is smoked, dry-salt cured, and aged for at least six months. Tasso or country ham can be substituted. Chef Joe Elliott from The Westin Providence, in Providence, R.I., prepared this recipe for the Romancing the Clam live cooking event in 2009 in Savannah, Ga. Chef Elliott is native to the Northern Neck region of Virginia’s Western shore.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 679IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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