Clams in Olive Oil With Jamon and Pine Nuts

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0

Clams in Olive Oil With Jamon and Pine Nuts: A Delicious Seafood Recipe

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/4 cups fragrant extra virgin olive oil
	2 small garlic cloves , sliced
	2/3 cup pine nuts
	3 ounces piece serrano ham , finely diced ( or proscuitto )
	2 lbs small clams , scrubbed ( Manillas or Littlenecks )
	2 -3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley , minced
	crusty bread , for serving

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

437

Sugar

Fat

30g

Clams in Olive Oil with Jamon and Pine Nuts is a delicious seafood dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal. The clams are cooked in fragrant olive oil along with garlic, pine nuts, and serrano ham or prosciutto, which gives the dish a unique flavor. The dish is finished with fresh parsley and served alongside crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices. This dish is perfect for seafood lovers who are looking for a new and easy recipe to add to their weekly meal rotation.

Instructions

1.	Heat 1 cup of olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
2.	Add garlic and pine nuts, and cook for 2 minutes while stirring occasionally.
3.	Add ham and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the ham is crispy.
4.	Add clams, the remaining olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Cover the skillet and cook until the clams open, this should take about 5-7 minutes.
5.	Discard any clams that don’t open and sprinkle the parsley over the remaining clams.
6.	Serve with crusty bread.

PROS

Clams in Olive Oil with Jamon and Pine Nuts is a quick and easy recipe for a delicious seafood dinner.

The combination of flavors from the olive oil, garlic, and pine nuts is both unique and tasty.

CONS

The main downside of this dish is that clams can be expensive and they are not always available year-round.

Also, clams can be challenging to clean and prepare for cooking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Clams are an excellent source of protein and are low in fat.
They are also rich in essential minerals such as iron, magnesium, and potassium.
Olive oil is healthy fat and can help improve cholesterol levels and decrease the risk of heart disease.