Cherrystone Clams In Red Pepper Mayonnaise Recipe

Summary

Health IndexHealthyServings8
CuisineCourse

Ingredients

 Sweet red pepper To Taste, roasted
 Water1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Lemon juice2 Tablespoon
 Minced tarragon1 Tablespoon
 Dried tarragon1 Teaspoon
 Shallots2 , halved
 Garlic2 Clove (10 gm), minced
 Bay leaf1
 Cherrystone clams32 , scrubbed
 Nonfat mayonnaise3 Tablespoon
 Minced parsley2 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 973 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11 g17%

Saturated Fat 0.06 g0.29%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 423.3 mg141.1%

Sodium 7042.5 mg293.4%

Total Carbohydrates 26 g8.8%

Dietary Fiber 0.39 g1.5%

Sugars 0.5 g

Protein 170 g339.7%

Vitamin A 10.2% Vitamin C 15.1%

Calcium 130.9% Iron 535.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

To roast the pepper cut it lengthwise in half and remove the stem, seeds, and inner membranes.
Place the pepper halves, cut sides down, on a cookie sheet.
Broil 5" from the heat about 10 minutes or until the skin begins to blister.
Then, place the pepper halves in a clean paper bag, close it, and let stand for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the water, lemon juice, tarragon, shallots, garlic, and bay leaf.
Bring to a boil, then add the clams.
Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer about 5 minutes or until the clams open.
Drain; discard the liquid and any clams that did not open.
Cool until easy to handle.Remove the clams from their shells, transfer to a bowl, and cover to keep warm.
Reserve 32 of the shell halves.
Using a knife, pull the skin from the red pepper.
Discard the skin.
In a food processor or blender, puree the pepper.In a medium bowl, stir together the pureed pepper and the mayonnaise.
Add the clams, then toss until coated.To serve, place one clam in each of the reserved shell halves.
If desired, garnish the tops with the parsley.
Chefs Note: Always choose clams that have tighdy closed shells, which indicates they're alive.
If the shells are slightly agape, tap them lightly with your finger.
If they don't close, don't buy them.
Keep the clams refrigerated until you need them, and plan to use them within a day of purchase.
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