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Clams with Oregano and Bread Crumbs (Vongole Origanate) Recipe

Clams with Oregano and Bread Crumbs (Vongole Origanate) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

24 medium littleneck clams , scrubbed
3 cups kosher salt
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/8-inch dice
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/8-inch dice
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano

Directions:

Carefully open the clams, discarding the top shells, and drain the clam liquid into a small mixing bowl. Set aside. Loosen the clams from the bottom shells but do not remove them. Pour the salt onto a baking sheet so that it is at least 1/2-inch deep and arrange the clams in their half-shells in the salt.
In a 10- to 12-inch sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat until smoking. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper and cook 6 to 7 minutes, until softened and light golden brown. Add the bread crumbs and continue cooking another 3 minutes, until they are light golden brown as well. Remove the mixture from the heat, season with salt and pepper, and cool. Stir in the oregano and the reserved clam liquid.
Preheat the broiler. Pack about 2 teaspoons of the crumb mixture loosely into each clam shell. (Remember that the clam, not the stuffing, is the most important part of this dish; stuffing should surround and enhance the clam, not overpower it.)
Place the clams under the broiler and heat through, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, just until the crumb mixture is deep golden brown; you're not really cooking the clam. Drizzle with a drop of olive oil, and serve.
Source Information From Mario Batali Holiday Food by Mario Batali Published in arrangement with Clarkson Potter/Publishers

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	533.96 Kcal (2236 kJ)
Calories from fat	146.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.24g	25%
Sodium	19277.81mg	803%
Potassium	156.72mg	3%
Total Carbs	25.42g	8%
Sugars	3.92g	16%
Dietary Fiber	2.98g	12%
Protein	4.1g	8%
Vitamin C	32.5mg	54%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	14.5mg	81%
Calcium	86.6mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	268.22 Kcal (1123 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.16g	25%
Sodium	9683.76mg	803%
Potassium	78.73mg	3%
Total Carbs	12.77g	8%
Sugars	1.97g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.49g	12%
Protein	2.06g	8%
Vitamin C	16.3mg	54%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	25%
Iron	7.3mg	81%
Calcium	43.5mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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