We love a seaside clambake or cozy bowl of chowder as much as the next beach bum, but clam recipes have so much more to offer. These small but mighty bivalves are flavor powerhouses with the ability to add a briny punch to a host of dishes. Bonus: They come with their own sauce. When … Read more
The briny juices of fresh clams create the sauce for spaghetti alle vongole, a classic Italian seafood pasta dish from Naples. The first written recipe is generally credited to 19th-century Neapolitan aristocrat Ippolito Cavalcanti, though many historians believe cooks used Adriatic seafood in broths and soups as early as the 17th and 18th centuries. For … Read more
Step 1 Partially fill a large bowl with cool water, add a handful of kosher salt, and swish with your hand to dissolve. Add 3 lb. small clams, preferably littleneck (about 30), scrubbed; let sit 15 minutes to expel any grit. Carefully drain and rinse. Repeat with a fresh bowl of cool water and salt. … Read more
You may have ordered haemul pajeon (seafood scallion pancakes) as an appetizer at a Korean restaurant before. The classic anju, or Korean drinking food, is often enjoyed with makgeolli (rice beer) and popular for two very good reasons: its golden, crispy edges and the kicky dipping sauce. Haemul pajeon are filled with scallions (pa), a … Read more