Add some surf to your turf
Toss some clams on the barbie for an exotic summer treat
Clams and mussels seem so exotic, but they’re so easy to make. No one has to know, and you’ll look like a true foodie Meanwhile, you’re doing the planet a favour — farmed mussels and clams are generally sustainable.
You wouldn’t think that something as delicate as clams would be good on a barbecue, but if you happen to have the grill going for sausages, you may as well add some surf to your turf.
Mediterranean- inspired Barbecued Clams and Chorizo is finished with white wine, butter and pesto — who could resist soaking up the last of the sauce with a crusty baguette? Spicy Marinated Mussels is a new twist on traditional steamed mussels, serving the tender meat cold, on the half- shell as an attractive hors d’oeuvres.
The red pepper and basil provides some colour against the shiny black shells, not to mention adding so much flavour along with ginger, sesame oil and hot sauce.