Spicy Razor Clams with Fried Garlic and Cilantro
SERVINGS: 4
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes
COURSE: Appetizer
This dish can only be described as a feast for the senses. There’s the tender and sweet razor clams—the star of the show, in all their sleek, slender glory. Spicy and sweet soy sauce, which brings irresistible flavor to every bite. Chopped peanuts that offer a delightfully crispy, crunchy contrast. And so, so much more. It’s aromatic. Delicious. Eye-catching. An appetizer you’ll want to make again and again. Even better: it’s quick. Order your razor clams below to get started.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. grapeseed oil or preferred cooking oil
- 1 medium white onion, diced ¼-inch
- 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 24 Razor Clams, cleaned and scrubbed
- 1 cup of dry white wine
- 1- 1½ cups of Dumpling Daughter Spicy Sweet Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional (but highly recommended):
- 2 Tbsp. of sliced and fried garlic
- 2 Tbsp. chili crisp
- ¼ cup of chopped peanuts
- ½ cup washed cilantro leaves
- Micro herbs, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, then add the clams. Raise the heat to high and stir.
- Add the white wine, cover, and cook until the clams are tender. (About 5-7 minutes.)
- Pour the soy sauce on top of the clams. Add the butter and stir to coat. Season the sauce as needed.
- Put the clams and the sauce on a large serving platter and top with the optional garnishes.
Begin Each Recipe with the Finest Seafood
Citarella owner, Joe Gurrera has 7 rules when it comes to cooking seafood. The first rule is to begin with the freshest, highest quality ingredients. And at Citarella, we have been bringing in the best for over a century. Whether it’s right out of the Atlantic, fresh from the Pacific, or sourced from one of the world’s most principled seafood farms, if it’s sold at Citarella, it’s the finest seafood available on the market today. Period.
