clams, pancetta & asparagus bowl

Crestview, FL
Updated on Jan 12, 2012

Clams simply at it's best! You will not be able to stop eating these. Yes, they are CLAMILICIOUS! Cooking with Passion, sw :)

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds baby clams
  • 1/4 pound pancetta cooked & crumbled
  • 1/4 pound asparagus, blanched & chopped
  • 8 large large caper berries, chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper, chopped (any color i used yellow)
  • 1 medium shallot, chopped
  • 5-6 large garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 bunch italian parsley, chopped
  • 1 large lemon juice & zest
  • 1-2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 cup white wine, dry
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 stick butter, unsalted
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon everglades seasoning (salt of choice)

How To Make clams, pancetta & asparagus bowl

  • Step 1
    add olive to a large heated skillet. sautee garlic, shallots, peppers & caper berries until soft. this will take about 3-5 minutes
  • Step 2
    add the chicken broth, wine, 1/2 of the parsley, 1/2 of the pancetta, lemon juice & zest, everglades, crushed red pepper and butter. simmer for 5 minutes
  • Step 3
    add the clams to the skillet. continue to steam until all the clam shells have opened. half way through, add the asparagus. simmer for an additional minute. bowl up and garnish with the remaining pancetta and parsley. serve with crusty italian bread. ENJOY!!!

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