12 clam accompaniments Recipes

red potatoes (3/4 lb), leeks (white parts only), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, monkfish fillet, cut into 2-inch chunks, extra-virgin olive oil, slow-braised tomatoes, fennel bulb (sometimes called anise), stalks discarded and bulb halved lengthwise, cored, and thinly sliced lengthwise, sliced shallots (4 medium), garlic cloves, 3 thinly sliced and 1 halved crosswise, hard-shelled clams (2 lb) such as littlenecks (less than 2 inches wide), scrubbed well, dry white wine, water, dried hot red pepper flakes, grated fresh lemon zest, fresh basil leaves, chopped, chopped fresh parsley, thick) slices crusty bread (about 4 inches wide), toasted, accompaniments: aioli and green olive tapenade, garnish: 8 whole fresh basil leaves

extra-virgin olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, dried hot red pepper flakes, dried oregano, dry white wine, bottled clam juice, linguine, cockles (up to 1 inch across; 5 to 6 dozen), scrubbed well, cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, accompaniments: extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling ; dried hot red pepper flakes

spaghetti, extra-virgin olive oil, sliced garlic, crushed red pepper, salt, dry white wine, clams , such as littlenecks, or cockles, scrubbed and purged in salted water, any open or broken discarded, chopped fresh parsley leaves, lemon wedges, accompaniment

bacon (about 8 slices), chopped, two 6 1/2-oz cans minced clams, cream cheese, softened, sour cream, chopped red bell pepper, scallions, chopped fine, chopped fresh basil leaves, drained bottled horseradish, fresh lemon juice , or to taste, worcestershire sauce, tabasco to taste, accompaniment:pita toasts or potato chips

seafood stock, peanut butter colored roux , recipe follows, ground cumin, crab seasoning (recommended : old bay), onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, bay leaves, diced onions, diced green bell peppers, diced celery, diced tomatoes, crab legs, littleneck clams , scrubbed, scallops, okra, whole medium shrimp, chopped green onions, cooked white rice , as accompaniment, file powder , as accompaniment

leeks (white and pale green parts only), sliced, washed well, anddrained, celery ribs, chopped, fennel bulbs (sometimes called anise, about 1 3/4 lb),stalks trimmed flush with bulbs, bulbs sliced, and fronds reserved, onion, chopped, olive oil, saffron threads, crumbled, very hot water, bones and trimmings of any white fish such as grouper ,halibut, sole, and flounder, carrots, chopped coarse, celery ribs, chopped coarse, onion, chopped coarse, parsley stems, washed well and spun dry, whole black peppercorns, bay leaves, dried thyme, crumbled , or 1 fresh sprig thyme, water, dry white wine, dry white wine, two 28-oz cans whole tomatoes, drained and chopped coarse, garlic cloves, crushed, bay leaves, tomato paste, fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves, washed well , spun dry,and chopped, salt , or to taste, freshly ground white pepper , or to taste, white fish fillets such as grouper or halibut, cut into largepieces, two 2-lb live lobsters, very large mussels (about 1 1/2 lb), scrubbed well and beardspulled off, littleneck clams (about 2 lb), accompaniments: baguette slices brushed with olive oil, rubbed with a garlic clove half, and toasted

raw shrimp, shelled, with tail left on, ritz cracker crumbs, butter, melted, diced clams (or you can buy em whole and dice them yourself), chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, garlic powder, salt, fresh ground pepper, sherry wine (dry or sweet ), parsley (to garnish ), lemon wedge, for accompaniment

vegetable oil, diced eggplant (1/2-inch dice ), chopped white onions, sliced green bell peppers, minced garlic, thai green curry paste , depending on desired degree of heat, kaffir lime leaves , or 1 tbsp finely grated lime zest, nam pla (thai fish sauce), unsweetened coconut milk, shrimp stock , fish stock or bottled clam juice, shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped thai basil (if unavailable use 1/2 italian basil, 1/2 mint), salt, steamed white rice, accompaniment, lime wedges, garnish

minced shallot, four 6- to 8-oz white fish fillets such as red snapper or scrod, dry white wine, bottled clam juice, fresh grapefruit juice, heavy cream, cold unsalted butter, cut into bits, minced fresh tarragon leaves or 1/4 tsp crumbled dried ,or to taste, fresh grapefruit sections as an accompaniment

olive oil, chopped yellow onions, chopped green bell peppers, chopped celery, chopped fennel, minced garlic, bay leaf, salt, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, dried fennel seeds, dried thyme, ground black pepper, tomato paste, dry white wine, crushed plum tomatoes and their juices, fish stock, whole dungeness crab, quartered, clams , well scrubbed and de-bearded, mussels , well scrubbed and de-bearded, firm fish , such as halibut or snapper, cut into 1-inch cubes, essence , recipe follows, shrimp, shelled and deveined, oysters and their juices, picked over for shell, chopped fresh parsley, freshly grated parmesan, chopped green onions, green tops only, sourdough bread, accompaniment, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, dried thyme