26 - CLAMS IN GREEN SAUCE (ALMEJAS EN SALSA VERDE)

In Spain Clams in Green Sauce are served throughout the year but during  holidays many people are encouraged to make this recipe for the first time.

This is a very simple and easy dish to make, in about 15-20 minutes if you have prepared and well cleaned Clams. The ingredients are easy to find but it is essential to use fresh Parsley, a good White Wine and of course good Clams. 

Before you start, if you have no clean Clams (with sand) have to let them soak with salt 1 hour and change the water a couple of times (total 2 hours).

IMPORTANT ADVICE: If you want to get the most out of this recipe. You should keep handy a good piece of Bread for dipping into the Clams Sauce.

I hope you like these Clams in Green Sauce and enjoy at the table with this fantastic and delicious dish. 

INGREDIENTS for 2 people:

- 1/2 Kg. of Clams.

- 1 Glass of White Wine.

- Cloves of Garlic (Chopped).

- 2 leaves o Bay-leaf.

- 15 Grams of Flour.

- Chopped Parsley.

- Olive Oil and Salt.

STEP 1 - Get the 1/2 Kg of Clams ready to cook.

STEP 2 - Get the Garlic, Parsley and Bay-leaf ready too.

STEP 3 - The 15 grams of Flour.

STEP 4 - In a big frying pan add enough Olive Oil to cover the botton and set the hove up to high heat.

STEP 5 - Add the Chopped Garlic into the pan... 

STEP 6 - ...add the 2 leaves of Bay-leaf...

STEP 7 - ... just before the Garlic becomes too golden crispy colour add the Flour...

STEP 8 - ...and stir it up all very well as seen in the picture. Let Let the Flour to get slightly brown but not to get burnt.

STEP 9 - Then add the White Wine...

STEP 10 - ...add the Clams and the Salt...

STEP 11 - ...add the chopped Parsley...

STEP 12 - ...and mix it all very well again...

STEP 13 - Cover the pan and let the Clams simmer on medium heat for about 5-7 minutes.

STEP 14 - ...then remove the lid and you should discard all unopened Clams (almost all of them should open).

STEP 15 -  Serve the Clams on a plate or ceramic casserole...

STEP 16 - ...and finally pour the Green Sauce on top of them and if necessary add salt to taste. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and also can be accompanied by a few pieces of lemon for a touch of lemony taste.