Portuguese Clams

Submitted by CPA Chef

"Great appetizer created at the beach house one day."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 lbs cherrystone clams
• 14 1⁄2 ounces diced tomatoes (garlic and onion)
• 1 large onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 1 dash sea salt
• 3 ounces white wine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

directions

1. Chop garlic and onion and saute in olive oil until soft and then add tomatoes. Simmer covered for 5 minutes. Add cilantro (saving some leaves for garnish), white wine and sea salt. After a minute add clams and cover tightly. Clams will open in approximately 4 minutes and will be ready to garnish with cilantro and eat!