Tradicional Foods
Algarve Style Clams
Ingredients
6 cloves of garlic • 1 bunch of fresh coriander • 2 kg clams • 150ml olive oil • Salt to taste • Lemon to taste
Method
Soak the clams in lightly salted water for about three hours to remove sand and silt • Chop the garlic and heat in a large deep frying pan with half the chopped coriander and the olive oil • When they start sizzling, pour over the clams and cover the pan, shaking from time to time until the clams have opened • Sprinkle with the remaining roughly chopped coriander • Leave to simmer for a little • Remove from the heat and before serving freshen with some lemon juice.
