Posted on Monday, June 6, 2016 in Seafood Recipes

Portuguese Bulhão Pato Clams

Learn how to make Portuguese Bulhão Pato (littleneck) clams (Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato).
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Portuguese Bulhão Pato Clams

Preparation time 10 min
Cooking Time 15 min
Ready In 25 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings8

Ingredients

1 kg of good clams6 cloves of garlic5 tablespoons of olive oil5 tablespoons of white wineGround pepper (to taste)1 bunch of corianderSalt (to taste)1 lemon
1 kg of good clams6 cloves of garlic5 tablespoons of olive oil5 tablespoons of white wineGround pepper (to taste)1 bunch of corianderSalt (to taste)1 lemon
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Preparation

  1. Wash the clams under running water. 
  2. In a pan, place the olive oil and peeled garlic (crushed or chopped ) until its hot.
  3. Add the clams, lemon juice, wine and chopped coriander.
  4. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  5. Cover the pan and shake it from time to time until all the clams are open.
  6. Place the clams on a platter and garnish with slices of lemon.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Luisa Batalha, viajardemochilaascostas.blogspot.ca 
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Grace
Grace
How long does it typically take for the clam's to open?
3 Years ago, Thursday, March 31, 2022
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Port
Roughly about 10 minutes.
3 Years ago, Thursday, March 31, 2022
OLivia Gray
OLivia Gray
I love clams and would love to try this Portuguese recipe. What does Kg stand for Kilo?
3 Years ago, Saturday, March 26, 2022
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Port
Yes Olivia, roughly 2 lbs.
3 Years ago, Saturday, March 26, 2022
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