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Grilled Clams with Scallions and Cucumber (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

Grilled Clams with Scallions and Cucumber (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

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Grilled Clams with Scallions and Cucumber (Alexandra Guarnaschelli)

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 large cloves garlic, peeled and grated (on a box grater or zester)
1 tsp ground dried ginger
kosher salt
3 tbsp pine nuts, lightly crushed with the flat side of a knife
1 large hothouse cucumber, washed, dried and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tsp chili flakes
2 tsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 large bunch scallions, sliced thin, green and white parts both
3 dozen littleneck clams, thoroughly scrubbed of all sand and grit
juice from 1 to 2 lemons , depending on taste

Directions:

Preheat the grill on high heat.
Cook the garlic: In a medium pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. When it gets hot, add the garlic and ginger. Season lightly with salt and cook, stirring constantly, until they turn golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove them from the pan and immediately transfer to a medium bowl to cool. Stir in the pine nuts.
In a larger bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil with the cucumbers and chili flakes. Toss to coat them with the oil. Season them lightly with salt. Sprinkle them with the sugar, vinegar and the sliced scallions and toss to blend. Combine with the garlic and pine nuts.
Cook the clams and finish the dish: Scatter the clams on the grill in a single layer. Have a pair of tongs and a large platter ready. Clams will being to open after 3 minutes and should take about 10 minutes total. As they open, use the tongs to remove them from the grill and place them on the platter. When they are all opened, squeeze the juice from the lemons over them and scatter the cucumber and pine nuts all around. Try to get the mixture inside the clam shells as well. It's so delicious when you bite into the clam and get all the other flavors (and the char on the outside of the shells) all at once. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	104.29 Kcal (437 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.35g	16%
Sodium	8.52mg	0%
Potassium	49.35mg	1%
Total Carbs	2.9g	1%
Sugars	1.67g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.44g	2%
Protein	0.8g	2%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	6.9mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	514.04 Kcal (2152 kJ)
Calories from fat	459.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	51.03g	16%
Sodium	42.01mg	0%
Potassium	243.24mg	1%
Total Carbs	14.31g	1%
Sugars	8.24g	7%
Dietary Fiber	2.16g	2%
Protein	3.92g	2%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	2%
Iron	1.9mg	2%
Calcium	34mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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