Clams Calypso Recipes

ALMEJAS A LA MARINERA (SAILOR'S CLAMS)

Steps:

• Scrub the clams under cold running water, discarding any that fail to close to the touch. In a large bowl, combine the clams, a handful of coarse salt and enough water to cover the clams. Let stand for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours so that the clams release any sand trapped in their shells. Drain and set aside the clams.
• Then, in a deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute, stirring often, until golden, about 1 minute. Sprinkle in the paprika and breadcrumbs and saute a couple of minutes longer, until the ingredients are very fragrant and golden. Add the clams, white wine and clam broth. Cover and let steam for a few minutes, just until the clams open. Discard any clams that don't open.
• Check the broth for seasoning. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve the clams with their broth and some crusty sourdough bread on the side. Lemon wedges are optional.

CALICO CLAMS CASINO

Steps:

• Drain clams, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. In a large bowl, combine the clams and remaining ingredients; stir in the reserved clam juice. Spoon into greased 6-oz. custard cups or clamshell dishes; place on baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned.

CALIFORNIA CALYPSO SHRIMP AND SCALLOP LINGUINI

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts salted water to a rolling boil, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
• Heat a medium non-stick skillet over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and add the extra virgin olive oil and butter.
• Let butter melt into the oil, stiring to mix.
• Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Add the onion and peppers and cook 1-2 minutes, just to tender crisp
• Add the bay scallops and shrimp and cook stiring until seafood is opaque and cooked through. Season with fresh ground sea salt and fresh ground black pepper. Remove mixture from pan and keep warm.
• Cook down sauce 2-3 minutes to thicken adding more butter and olive oil if needed. Return seafood mixture to pan and stir until heated through
• Drain pasta and return to pot. Add seafood mixture, scraping pan with spatula to get all the sauce. Toss until pasta and seafood mixture is mixed well and pasta is coated with sauce.
• Divide into warm pasta plates and garnish with a few julienne strips of peppers and sliced green onion tops.
• Serve with soft garlic buns, a fresh Caesar salad and a chilled Moscato.