Clams with Saffron, Tomato and Garlic
The sweetness in the Pinot Gris blends well with the briny-flavored Northwest shellfish and enhances the vinaigrette. You can easily prepare these clams on your kitchen stove or on an outdoor grill with wood chips added to the coals. Mussels can be substituted for the clams.Plus: More Seafood Recipes and Tips
October 1997
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Serve With
Angel hair pasta.
Suggested Pairing
The bright flavors of pear and citrus in Adelsheim Vineyard's Oregon Pinot Gris, combined with its natural acidity, are a wonderful match for the clams. This is a very refreshing style of Pinot Gris that allows the fruit to shine and refresh the palate.