Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         new zealand cockles or manila clams
   4      tablespoons   extra-virgin olive oil
   5                    garlic cloves -- 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

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)