Steamed Clams with Smoked Ham and Swiss Chard
Category
Dress Up the Ordinary
Servings
2 as a main dish, 4 as an appetizer
An easy and delicious main dish or appetizer, succulent clams are quickly steamed with shredded chard in a spicy, garlicky broth studded with smoked ham. Be sure to serve them with a hunk of crusty bread to soak up the juices!
Ingredients
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3/4 ounce Fumet de Poisson Gold® (or Fond de Poulet Gold®)
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3 cups hot water
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1/2 cup diced smoked ham
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 generous pinch red chili flakes, or to taste
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1 large bunch Swiss chard, tough stems removed, leaves thinly sliced
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2 1/4 pounds small, hard-shelled clams, scrubbed well
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Olive oil
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Lemon wedges
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Methods/Steps
Combine theFumet de Poisson Gold®and the water in a large stockpot over medium-high heat, stirring until the concentrate dissovles. Add the ham, garlic, red chili flakes, and bring to a boil. Add the chard, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the chard is wilted, about 2 minutes.
Add the clams, return the heat to medium-high, cover the pot, and cook until the clams have opened, 4-5 minutes. Discard any clams that don't open.
Divide the clams and chard among large, shallow bowls and ladle the cooking liquid over them. Drizzle with olive oil, add a squeeze of lemon juice, and sprinkle with parsley.
Additional Tips
Wine Pairing: California Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
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