Littlenecks and Udon Noodles

On 02/03/2012 (Friday) at 12:55 am by Benny.
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• Prep Time:
  10 min
• Cook Time:
  10 min
• Ready Time:
  20 min

Ingredients

• 7 littleneck clams per serving
• one portion organic Udon noodles
• one chili chopped
• one clove of garlic chopped
• olive oil
• one scallion chopped
• kosher salt
• splash of white wine
• chili sesame oil
• handful chopped cilantro
• fresh lime wedge

Directions

Start by cooking the Udon noodle according to the package minus 30 seconds drain and give a little shot of olive oil so not to stick and set aside.

In a hot pan add a couple glugs of olive oil add the garlic chili and scallion with a pinch of kosher salt. Let saute for 30 seconds then add the clams and a splash of white wine and cover. Check in about 3 min to see if the clams start to open. Once they are all open (discard any that are closed but make sure to give them a tap to see if they might be stuck closed) add the Udon noodles and a bunch of fresh cilantro to the pan and gently toss around until nicely mixed.

Plate and for some additional heat add a few drizzles of sesame chili oil and a fresh lime wedge that can brighten it all up.  The best thing about this dish is that lovely clam juice just makes the sauce so perfect.

Enjoy!

Benny

Quick Clams and Pasta

On 03/12/2011 (Saturday) at 4:36 pm by Benny.
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• Prep Time:
  2 min
• Cook Time:
  7 min
• Ready Time:
  9 min

Ingredients

• dozen or so little neck clams
• one shallot finely chopped
• one clove of garlic finely chopped
• pinch of dried chilis
• splash of white wine
• olive oil
• kosher salt and pepper
• chopped parsley
• 3 portions dried angel hair pasta

Directions

Prep your shallot, garlic and parsley. Get you pasta cooking according to the direction on the package, probably about 4-7 min in salted boiling water depending on the brand and type.

While the pasta is cooking,  hot pan, good splash of olive oil 2-3 tablespoons and add the garlic, chilies, shallots a pinch of kosher salt and sweat them for about 2 min.

Now  and a good splash of white wine around 1/2 to 3/4 of a cup and add the clams and cover. Cook for about 3-5 min or until the clams are all open. Their juice will also add terrific flavor.

Once the pasta is done go right from the water into the pan with everything and toss gently and keep cooking and tossing until then sauce is starting to look like its becoming a part of the pasta.(should show no sign of being watery) check for seasoning by tasting a strand of pasta…does it need more salt?

Finishing with a toss of chopped parsley and plate. You can serve with some Parmesan cheese or some more dried chili.

Quick fast fun and delicious!

Benny