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Machas a la parmesana
Clams with parmesan
Machas a la parmesana: Chilean surf clams grilled with parmesan
Machas a la parmesana arrive sizzling at almost every seafood restaurant on Chile's central coast: machas, the long, pink-tongued surf clams of the Pacific beaches, opened, set back in their shells and grilled under butter, cream and parmesan. Outside Chile, use razor clams or large clams. The usual mistake is grilling them too long; the clams are already cooked and turn to rubber. Grill only until the cheese browns. Chef's tip: open the clams briefly in a covered pan first rather than prising them raw, and keep any that stay shut out of the dish. Many restaurants add a splash of white wine; this version uses lemon juice instead.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
- 24 live machas, razor clams or large clamsscrubbed
- 2 ⅛ oz buttermelted
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup single cream
- 4 oz parmesanfinely grated
- ¼ tsp white pepper
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Tap any open 24 live machas, razor clams or large clams; throw away those that don't close. Put the rest in a wide pan with 3 tablespoons of water, cover and cook over a high heat until the shells just open.
3 minStep 2: Throw away any that stayed shut. Remove the top shell, loosen each clam and leave it in the bottom shell. Arrange on a baking tray.
Step 3: Heat the grill to high. Spoon a little 2 ⅛ oz butter and 2 tbsp lemon juice onto each clam, add a few drops of ¼ cup single cream and cover with 4 oz parmesan and a little ¼ tsp white pepper.
Step 4: Grill close to the heat until the cheese has melted and turned golden.
4 minStep 5: Serve straight away with bread to mop up the juices.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 300 kcal
- Protein
- 22 g
- Carbs
- 4 g
- Fat
- 22 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does machas a la parmesana take?
- About 25 minutes in total: 15 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- What can I use instead of butter?
- The same weight of ghee or coconut oil (for frying and most baking).
- What can I use instead of lemon juice?
- Lime juice, same amount.
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