Easy Entrees

Clams with peas and pancetta

Name: Clam shell recipe with peas and pancetta
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil; 2 stalks green garlic, white and green parts, finely chopped; 2 eschalots, thinly sliced; 100g flat pancetta, cut into 5mm lardons; 1kg fresh clams (or pipis), purged; 1/3 cup (80ml) white wine; 1/3 cup (80ml) chicken stock; 80g fresh podded peas, blanched; Long chive tips, to garnish; Sourdough & lemon wedges, to serve; 100g unsalted butter, softened; 2 tbs finely chopped tarragon; 2 tbs finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 tbs finely chopped chives

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by Danielle Alvarez

Sep 01, 2019

Salty clams and pancetta make a great savoury entree.

2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
2 stalks green garlic, white and green parts, finely chopped
2 eschalots, thinly sliced
100g flat pancetta, cut into 5mm lardons
1kg fresh clams (or pipis), purged
1/3 cup (80ml) white wine
1/3 cup (80ml) chicken stock
80g fresh podded peas, blanched
Long chive tips, to garnish
Sourdough & lemon wedges, to serve

Herb butter

100g unsalted butter, softened
2 tbs finely chopped tarragon
2 tbs finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tbs finely chopped chives

Method

1.

For the herb butter, place all the ingredients in a small bowl, season and mix to combine. Set aside until needed.
2.

To cook the clams, heat oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add green garlic, eschalot and pancetta. Cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Working quickly, add clams, wine and stock and immediately cover. Cook, covered, for 2-3 minutes, gently shaking the pan, checking every 20 seconds until all clams are open. Add herb butter and peas. Check seasoning (you may not need any).
3.

Transfer to a serving bowl and scatter with chives and freshly ground black pepper. Serve with sourdough and lemon wedges alongside