Clams with Preserved Lemons — Credit: Flavur / OpenAI

Ingredients

Preparation

1. Finely chop the onions with the green ends; crush the garlic cloves. Cut the preserved lemon into thin strips.

2. In a large pot, heat the extra virgin olive oil with the garlic and chopped onions; pour in the dry white wine, add 1 sprig of rosemary and some thyme leaves.

3. Let it cook for 2 minutes before adding the clams and preserved lemons. Season with plenty of pepper; cover and cook for 8 minutes. Remove the clams and place them in shallow plates.

4. Whisk in the cold butter into the sauce.

5. Pour the sauce over the clams and serve.

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Clams with Preserved Lemons

Name: Clams with Preserved Lemons
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 kg of clams; 3 cloves of garlic; 2 preserved lemons; 2 green onions; 200 ml of dry white wine; 2 tsp of thyme, chopped; 1 sprig of rosemary; 30 g of cold salted butter; extra virgin olive oil; pepper

Preparation: 20 min

Cooking: 10 min

Servings: 4

Clams with preserved lemons is a recipe full of freshness and Mediterranean flavors. The preserved lemons add a tangy touch that pairs perfectly with the briny flavor of the clams. A dish to be served hot, ideal for your summer meals or to impress your guests at a festive meal. It’s a delicious way to rediscover clams, with a mix of textures and subtle flavors.