vongole contadina (steamed clams with prosciutto)

Name: Vongole Contadina (Steamed Clams With Prosciutto)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 - lbs clams, fresh, washed and cleaned; 3 - ounces prosciutto, julienned, good quality; 1 - garlic clove, whole, peeled; 2 - tablespoons olive oil; 2 - tablespoons butter; 1/4 - cup white wine, dry; 1/2 - cup whipping cream; 2 - tablespoons butter; 2 - tablespoons parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 - teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

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Baby Kato

Beautiful Shore Country, NB

Updated on Mar 15, 2015

I've been known to sit and eat this one all by myself, I am ashamed to say, happy but ashamed. This dish is soooo good, I just can't help myself. Another wonderful dish by Umberto Menghi, from his Seafood Cookbook.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 - lbs clams, fresh, washed and cleaned
3 - ounces prosciutto, julienned, good quality
1 - garlic clove, whole, peeled
2 - tablespoons olive oil
2 - tablespoons butter
1/4 - cup white wine, dry
1/2 - cup whipping cream
2 - tablespoons butter
2 - tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
1/4 - teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

How To Make vongole contadina (steamed clams with prosciutto)

Step 1

Saute prosciutto and garlic in oil and butter in a pot for 1 minute.

Step 2

Add the white wine, wait 30 seconds than add the cream and bring to a boil.
Step 3

Next, add the clams and cover the pot and steam for 5 - 6 minutes.
Step 4

Please, discard any clams that do not open. They are bad.
Step 5

Add the butter and parsley to the pot and mix together, season with parsley and black pepper.
Step 6

Transfer the clams and prosciutto mixture to a serving bowl and enjoy.
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