Clams With Garlic And Almonds Tapas

Total Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb littleneck clams or 1 lb manila clams
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon blanched sliced almonds
• 2 cups dry wine, such as cava (spanish wine)
• 2 lemons, juice and zest of
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 scrub and drain cockles and set aside.
• 2 in a 12-inch to 14-inch saute pan, heat oil until smoking.
• 3 add garlic and almonds and saute until golden brown. add clams, wine and lemon juice and zest and bring to a boil. cover and cook until clams open, about 3 to 4 minutes. uncover, add scallions and parsley and serve.