Steamed Florida Clams with Tomato, Lemon, and Garlic is a positively delicious dish that combines tender clams with the vibrant flavors of fresh tomatoes, zesty lemon, and aromatic garlic. This simple yet exquisite blend brings a refreshing taste of the ocean’s bounty, making it a must-try for seafood lovers.
INGREDIENTS
- 3-4 dozen live Florida hard-shell clams, rinsed
- 2 large Florida tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup Florida cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon Florida seafood seasoning blend
- 1 small onion, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable or seafood broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano)
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced (plus more for garnish)
- Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Preheat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the butter and sliced onions to the saute pan. Cook onions for about 5 minutes or until just caramelized. Add 1 tablespoon of the seafood seasoning, garlic, chopped herbs and diced tomatoes. Stir ingredients, add the broth and Florida clams. Cover saute pan with a tight-fitting lid and let cook for 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the lid and discard any clams that have not opened. While the clams are cooking, in a small bowl combine the halved cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning and lemon juice. Stir ingredients to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with sea salt and fresh ground pepper. To serve, use a slotted spoon to add the clams to a platter, or serve them in the saute pan they were cooked in. Garnish the clam dish with the Florida cherry tomato mixture. Serve warm with crusty bread.
Source: Fresh from Florida, followfreshfromflorida.com
