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Littleneck Clams With Cilantro-black Walnut Pesto Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 c freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1/2 c black walnuts
  • 3/4 c olive oil
  • 2 c dry white wine
  • 1 shallot, sliced
  • 40 Littleneck clams, scrubbed
  • 2 c fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 c grated Romano cheese
  •  Garnish: sliced pimiento
  • 8 garlic cloves

Directions
  • Step #1 Process first 8 ingredients in a mixer or food processor/blender until smooth; set pesto aside.
  • Step #2 Bring wine, sliced garlic, & shallot to a boil in a Dutch oven.
  • Step #3 Add clams, & cook 5 mins or until clams open.
  • Step #4 Drain & cool.
  • Step #5 Remove clams from shells, reserving 40 half shells.
  • Step #6 Chill clams at least 1 hr.
  • Step #7 Stir pesto into clams; spoon 1 clam & pesto into each reserved shell.
  • Step #8 Garnish, if desired.
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