Clams with garlic and almonds

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds New Zealand cockles or
Manila clams
4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
5 Cloves garlic, thinly
Sliced
1 tablespoon Blanched sliced almonds
2 cups Dry white cava (Spanish
Wine)
Juice and zest of 2 lemons
4 Scallions, thinly sliced
1 bunch Parsley, finely chopped

Directions

Scrub and drain cockles and set aside.

In a 12inch and 14inch saute pan, heat oil until smoking. 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.

Yield: 4 as tapas

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