Clam linguine with leeks, garlic and sparkling wine
J. Kenji López-Alt · ♥ 3.1K likes · 152.1K views · 2 min video
Read about clams in the BrightCulinary Book
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Ingredients
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- extra virgin olive oil
- butter
- leeks
- garlic
Warm olive oil and butter; add thinly sliced leeks and garlic.
- fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 can dry sparkling wine
Add black pepper and a whole can of dry wine; reduce until almost dry, about a quarter to a half cup of liquid left.
- lemon zest
- 1 lb manila clams
Zest in a little lemon; add about a pound of manila clams, turn the heat to high and cover.
- linguine
Meanwhile cook the pasta in a shallow skillet so the pasta water is starchy, pulling it a couple of minutes underdone.
Starchy pasta water and finishing the pasta
- pasta water
- fresh butter
- lemon juice
- fresh olive oil
Add the pasta to the clams with a splash of pasta water, a little fresh butter, a squeeze of lemon juice and more olive oil; finish cooking together.
- parsley
Plate, spoon over the juices to keep it brothy, and finish with parsley.
Plating, brothy, with parsley