Gingered Mussels and Clams with Kale
- 1 pound Mussels
- 2- 1/2 pounds Clams
- 4 Tablespoons Sea Salt
- 10 cups Fresh Water, Cold
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 whole Onion, Cut In Half And Sliced Thin
- 5 cloves Garlic, Roughly Chopped
- 3 teaspoons Fresh Ginger, Peeled And Chopped Fine
- 1 sprig Rosemary, Stem Removed And Chopped
- 1 whole Lemon, Zested
- 2 cups White Wine
- 3 teaspoons Sriracha Sauce Or To Taste
- 1/4 teaspoons Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- 2 bunches (Large Bunches) Of Kale, Chopped
- To prep the mussels and clams:
- In a large bowl add mussels, clams, 4 tablespoons of sea salt and 10 cups fresh water.
- Set the bowl aside and allow them to soak for 20 minutes.
- Drain and rinse the clams and mussels under cold water to remove debris.
- Set aside.
- To assemble the dish:
- In a large pot add olive oil and butter.
- Heat over medium-high heat until oil is hot and butter is melted.
- Add the onion and saute until caramelized.
- Add the garlic, ginger, rosemary and lemon zest.
- Stir and heat until fragrant.
- Stir in white wine, sriracha sauce, sea salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer.
- Add washed and drained mussels and clams.
- Add kale and stir.
- Cover pot with lid.
- Cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir everything around then put the lid back on.
- Cook an additional 5-10 minutes until mussels and clams open and kale is tender.
- Discard any unopened clams.
- Serve!
mussels, salt, water, olive oil, butter, onion, garlic, fresh ginger, rosemary, lemon, white wine, sriracha sauce, salt, fresh ground black pepper, bunches
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/gingered-mussels-and-clams-with-kale/ (may not work)