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Mussels and Clams with Lemon Grass Broth and Cilantro

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Yield:  Makes 6 servings
Here is a delightful seafood soup that has a light, refreshing citrus flavor from the lemon grass and ginger, with hints of wine and cream. The recipe was created by Suzanne Goin of Luques in Los Angeles, California.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 shallots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 sticks McCormick® Gourmet Collection™ Lemon Grass
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection™ Ground Ginger
3 cups water
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped, divided
1/4 cup white wine
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection™ Ground Black Pepper
20 fresh small clams, cleaned
20 fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 lemon
4 green onions, sliced on the bias, green and white parts
DIRECTIONS
Heat olive oil in a 6-quart saucepot on medium heat. Sauté the shallots and garlic until translucent. Add lemon grass and ginger. Cook 1 minute, then add water. Bring to a boil and simmer 3 minutes. Add half of the cilantro, remove saucepot from heat, cover and let broth steep for 5 minutes.

Heat broth to a boil. Add wine, salt and pepper. Add clams, cover and simmer 2 minutes. Add mussels, cover and simmer 3 minutes.

Add cream and cook 1 minute. When most of the mussels and clams are open, squeeze in juice of 1/2 lemon. Toss in green onions and remaining cilantro. Remove lemon grass stalks before serving.

Recipe reprinted by permission of McCormick®. All rights reserved.
Date Added: 01/01/2008
Nutrition Facts per Serving
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Calories: 174
Fat. Total: 10g
Protein: 12g
Carbohydrates, Total: 9g
Sodium: 548mg
% Cal. from Fat: 52%
Cholesterol: 40mg
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