mussels, clams and shrimp in spicy tomato sauce by rose

Bronx, New York to York, PA
Updated on Oct 5, 2011

It's a staple in an Italian home. Enjoy.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 4

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 5 - garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 - bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 - 28 oz. can diced tomatoes with juices
  • 24 - small littleneck clams, about 2 1/2 lbs. scrubbed
  • 24 - mussels, about 1 1/2 lbs, debearded
  • 20 - large shrimp, about 1 lb. peeled, deveined and butterflied
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced up

How To Make mussels, clams and shrimp in spicy tomato sauce by rose

  • Step 1
    In a large pot heat the olive oil, add garlic, bay leaf, crushed red pepper and saute until garlic is tender, about 1 or 2 minutes. Add the wine and bring to a boil and add the tomatoes and the juices until the tomatoes break down and flavors blend about 8 or 10 minutes. Stir in the clams cover for 5 minutes, stir in the mussels, cover for 10 minutes. Transfer clams and mussels to a dish, add the shrimp and simmer in the tomatoe broth until shrimp are just cooked through, about 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in the basil. Serve with lots of warm bread to dunk in.

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Category: Fish
Category: Seafood
Culture: Italian

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