Backyard Grilled Clambake Recipe
- 3 Tbsp. Red-wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp Sugar Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 8 ounce Orzo pasta
- 1/2 c. Red bell pepper, diced 1/4"
- 1/2 c. Yellow bell pepper, diced 1/4"
- 1/2 c. Red onion, diced 1/4"
- 1/2 c. Zucchini, diced 1/4"
- 1/2 c. Pitted black olives, coarsely minced
- 4 Tbsp. Minced parsley
- 16 x Cherrystone clams
- 16 x Oysters
- 1.
- Combine vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Drizzle in the oil, whisking constantly, till thickened.
- Set aside.
- 2.
- Cook the orzo according to package directions; drain, rinse under hot water and drain again.
- Toss with half of the vinaigrette.
- Stir in the bell peppers, onion, zucchini, olives and half the parsley.
- Spoon onto a large serving platter.
- 3.
- Place the clams and oysters on a grill rack over high heat, 3 inches from the heat source.
- Grill the clams for 5 min or possibly till they open.
- Grill the oysters for 5 min to 10 min, depending on size, or possibly till they open.
- 4.
- To serve, place the opened clams and oysters atop the orzo salad.
- Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette and sprinkle with the remaining 2 Tbsp.
- minced parsley.
- Serves 4.
- fat;
redwine vinegar, mustard, sugar, extra virgin olive oil, pasta, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, zucchini, black olives, parsley, cherrystone clams, oysters
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/backyard-grilled-clambake-73118 (may not work)