Clams Calypso

chia's Note:

this can be made with mussels too, i had a similar dish recently while vacationing in the caribbean.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 slices bacon , chopped
• 6 cloves garlic , chopped
• 4 lbs clams , scrubbed
• 3 inches fresh ginger , peeled and sliced
• 2 jalapeno chiles , diced
• 1 cup diced butternut squash
• 4 ripe tomatoes , chopped
• 2 cups dry white wine
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup cooked black beans
• 3 limes, juice of
• 1 lime , cut in wedges,for garnish
• 2 scallions , sliced
• ½ cup olive oil
• 2 mangoes , peeled and diced
• 2 sprigs parsley , chopped
• 4 sprigs cilantro, chopped or 4 sprigs basil leaves

Directions:

1. in a dutch oven heat bacon, stirring until it begins to get crispy.
2. add garlic and cook for a few minutes until golden.
3. add clams, ginger, jalapenos, squash, tomatoes, wine, stock and water, bring to a boil, then simmer until clams open, about 8-10 minutes.
4. fold in black beans, mangoes, lime juice, parsley and cilantro.
5. garnish with lime wedges and serve in bowls.

Reviews

[Chef #450954]

I loved this BUT they left me to wonder when I added the olive oil and scallions, I added it as it started to simmer.The flavors were incredible, also didn't have black beans but used pintos instead. I am trying to decide when I can add this to a dinner party menu. It is a keeper.

[susie cooks]

This was really, really good! I could not stop eating it! The smokey bacon with the mangoes was a terrific combo. And the ginger and lime with the peppers was great. I used 2 tbsp of olive oil to fry the bacon, then I pulled it off the burner and added the garlic. Then followed everything the way it is written. I served it over a little rice. It makes a lot of delicious broth! I love clams and this was a great way to make them. Thanks for a great recipe! Sue