Steamed Cockles In Scallion Broth Recipe Recipes Net

Ingredients

1tbspextra virgin olive oil

1largeshallot

6mediumscallions

½jalapeno

½c.dry white wine

freshly black pepper,cracked

2½lbscockles

4slicebaguette,toasted

2tbspparsley,chopped

In a large pot, heat the oil. Add the shallot and cook over moderately high heat for about 5 minutes, until golden brown.

Add the scallion greens, jalapeño and wine and bring to a boil. Sprinkle with cracked pepper and add the cockles.

Cover and cook over high heat for about 4 minutes, shaking the saucepan a few times, until all of the cockles have opened.

Place a slice of toast in each bowl.

Stir the parsley into the cockles and transfer to the bowls.

Pour the broth over the cockles and serve right away.