Clams With Red Bell Pepper & Garlic

"This is a delicious recipe from a July, 1996 Bon Appetit magazine. Serve with a loaf of bread to dip in the incredible broth. Enjoy."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 15mins
Ingredients:
10
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Place clams in a large bowl. Add enough cold water to cover. Sprinkle with cornmeal and salt. Let stand 1 hour. Drain clams and rinse well.
  • Combine wine, bell peppers, butter, oil, garlic and lemon peel in a large pot.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook 2 minutes.
  • Increase heat to high and add all clams and chopped cilantro. Cover pot and cook until clams open, about 8 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open. Ladle clams and broth into bowls and serve.

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  1. This is my favorite steamer recipe and I had lost it several years ago. Have been searching the internet for it and finally found it- thank you Mary! Made these all the time at my beach house to rave reviews.
     
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I live in CT, I'm presently a stay at home mom. Love to ride my bicycle on beautiful days, love the beach, love my family and my dog and I love to cook!
 
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