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Steamed clams with chorizo, citrus and saffron aioli

 

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Programme: Tyler's Ultimate

 

Intermediate

4

 
 
 

Ingredients

For the saffron aioli:

1/2 tsp saffron threads

56 ml hot water

2 garlic cloves, peeled

2 egg yolks

225 g blanched slivered almonds

Kosher salt

1/2 orange, juiced

700 ml extra-virgin olive oil

Water as needed, to thin

For the clams:

2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil

2 garlic cloves

1 large chorizo

900 g clams, cleaned

115 ml Albareino Spanish white wine

1/2 orange

1/4 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves chopped

Method

 
Steamed clams with chorizo, citrus and saffron aioli

1) For the saffron aioli: steep saffron in hot water. In a blender, add garlic, egg yolks, almonds, salt, orange juice, saffron and blend. While blending, drizzle in the olive oil and emulsify. Thin with a little water, if desired.



2) For the clams: heat olive oil. Add the garlic cloves and let infuse the oil. Slice chorizo into 1 cm coins. Add chorizo into pan and render. Add clams. Pour wine over clams. Cover pan and let clams steam, about 5 minutes, or until all the clams have opened. Once cooked through, discard any clams that have not opened. Finish by squeezing half an orange over clams. Remove clams and chorizo using slotted spoon into large bowl. With the remaining broth, whisk in Saffron Aioli. Pour mixture over clams and chorizo. Sprinkle with parsley.
 

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