Warm Seafood Sandwiches
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 pound cleaned small squid, cut into 1/2-inch rings
- 1 pound mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 1 1/2 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed
- 1/2 cup water
- One 24-inch baguette (10 ounces), ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- In a large, deep skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil until shimmering.
- Add the crushed red pepper and cook over high heat for 20 seconds to season the oil.
- Add the squid and cook, stirring, until opaque, about 1 minute.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the squid to a plate.
- Add the mussels, clams and water to the skillet, cover and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the shells open, 2 to 3 minutes for the mussels and 5 to 8 minutes for the clams.
- Transfer the mussels and clams to a large bowl as they open.
- Remove the mussels and clams from their shells and rinse briefly to remove any grit.
- On a work surface, coarsely chop the mussels, clams and squid.
- Using a serrated knife, cut the baguette almost in half lengthwise, leaving one side attached.
- Scoop out the soft, white bread from the center of the baguette and tear it into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Wipe out the skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat until shimmering.
- Add the bread pieces and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Add the seafood, lemon juice, parsley and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the filling onto the baguette, cut it crosswise into 4 pieces and serve.
extravirgin olive oil, red pepper, rings, mussels, littleneck clams, water, lemon juice, flatleaf parsley, salt
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/warm-seafood-sandwiches (may not work)