Clams With Garlic And Almonds

Clams With Garlic And Almonds

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4 tapas

Ingredients:

1	pound	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)
2	tablespoon	lemon juice -- (approx. 2 tab)
4	medium	scallions -- thinly sliced
1	bunch	parsley -- finely chopped

Preparation:

Scrub and drain cockles and set aside. In a 12-inch to 14-inch sauté pan, heat oil until smoking. Add garlic and almonds and sauté 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. Source: MEDITERRANEAN MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # ME-1A25)