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Venetian Curried Clams
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
48 littleneck clams, cleaned and scrubbed
4 large onions, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup curry powder
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup water
3 cups chopped canned tomatoes in heavy puree
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 large or 8 small crostini
6 scallions, cut into julienne
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
2. Heat a large oven-proof skillet over high heat. Add the clams, onions, curry powder, and butter. Toss until the onions start to brown.
3. Top the clams with all the remaining ingredients except the heavy cream, scallions and crostini. Bring to a boil, transfer to the oven and roast for 9 minutes, turn the clams and roast for about 9 to 10 minutes longer, until they pop open. Layer crostini on platter.Transfer the clams and most of the solids on bread. On the stovetop, over a medium high flame, add the cream to the liquid left in the skillet. Stir constantly until the cream is completely incorporated. Pour liquid over clams, top with scallions and serve immediately.
By RecipeOfHealth.com