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Gwyneth's Clams

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  • TOTAL TIME: 20 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 4

Confronted with a pile of clams and a bottle of Albariño, Galicia's crisp white wine, Gwyneth Paltrow spontaneously created this tasty recipe. It couldn't be simpler: The wine is infused with garlic and bay leaves while it steams open the clams. A splash of olive oil completes the dish.

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Our Pairing Suggestion

Galicia, in northwestern Spain, isn't just home to much of Spain's fishing industry; it also produces vibrant, citrusy white wines from the Albariño grape. Albariños are a great accompaniment to any kind of shellfish (much like a squeeze of lemon).

Recipe: Gwyneth's Clams

  • FAST
  • HEALTHY

Ingredients

  1. 4 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed
  2. 1 head of garlic, halved horizontally
  3. 3 bay leaves, preferably fresh
  4. 1 1/2 cups dry white wine, preferably Albariño
  5. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  6. Crusty bread, for serving
  1. Put the clams, garlic, bay leaves and wine in a large skillet. Bring the wine to a boil over moderately high heat. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook until the clams open, about 10 minutes; discard any clams that don't open. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the clams to 4 bowls. Stir the olive oil into the broth, and then pour over the clams. Serve hot, with crusty bread.
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