Gwyneth's Clams

Name: Gwyneth's Clams
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed; 1 head of garlic, halved horizontally; 3 bay leaves, preferably fresh; 1 1/2 cups dry white wine, preferably Albariño; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Crusty bread, for serving

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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.

By Gwyneth Paltrow

September 2008

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Recipe Summary

total:

20 mins

Yield:

Ingredients

4 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed
1 head of garlic, halved horizontally
3 bay leaves, preferably fresh
1 1/2 cups dry white wine, preferably Albariño
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Crusty bread, for serving

Directions

Step 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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Suggested Pairing

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).

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