Vongole in graticola
Grilled clams
Looking for new clam recipe ideas? There are a lot of ways to prepare and serve clams in Italy. Here's the recipe of grilled clams, typical of Marches!
If you wish to make this recipe you'll need: clams, fresh flat-leaf parsley, garlic clove, plain dried breadcrumbs, olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper, if liked.
Here's the recipe!
- 2 kg (4 1/2 lb) clams
- 60 g (2 oz) plain dried breadcrumbs
- A bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper, if you like.
- Time:
preparation: 10 minutes plus the time for washing clams
cooking: some minute - Difficulty:
easy recipe - Nutrition Facts (amount per serving):
Calories: 187 (kCal) 10 % GDA (*) - 781 (kJ)
Protein: 9.6 (g) 20 % GDA
Total fat: 12.3 (g) 18 % GDA
Total carbohydrate: 9.8 (g) 4 % GDA
Sugars: 2.5 (g) 3 % GDA
Grilled clam recipe
Wash the clams in salt water for many times. At last rinse them well.
Meanwhile mix the garlic together with parsley, olive oil and plain dried breadcrumbs; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Dip the clams into this mixture and grill them until golden. It's difficult to say the necessary time: it depends on many elements. Grill them until golden.
Serve them hot with a plate to put the empty shells.
Note
- - It's a tasty, very particular dish. You could serve it in a summer barbecue.
- - Nutrition facts are calculated only for 6 tablespoons of olive oil. If you use more olive oil, increase fat and calories. For every tablespoon:
total fat - 10 g
calories - 90 kCal
What's the right wine for " Grilled clams, a typical shellfish recipe of Marches " ?
Our suggestion is: Verdicchio di Matelica (white wine from Marches - Italy)
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