Tender, briny, and slightly chewy clams coated in flavorful Indian spices – what’s not to love?! This clam curry will make any meal feel extra special – mainly because clams aren’t an everyday protein. It’s a recipe that’ll impress without all the work – my favorite kind of recipe! And like all seafood, it’s quick to cook! Cleaning the clams is the only thing that takes a while, and even most of that time is downtime (soaking ’em). Aren’t clams so pretty? I mean… talk about a curb appeal meal. Oh? No one says that? Well, we’re in the middle of home renovations, so I’ve clearly got construction and food on my mind. You get what I’m saying. And if not – translation: this dish looks goooooood (emphasis on the ooooo). Don’t forget to add a little sprinkle of minced cilantro on top… you know, to boost that curb appeal. Yes, that is officially a thing I say now to describe food. And doors. And porches.
How to clean clams
Most seafood lovers are comfortable cooking fish at home, but I think people get intimidated when it comes to mussels or clams. I know I did at first, but they are just as easy to cook with! This clam recipe doesn’t call for shucking clams (I’ll be honest, the idea of having to do that intimidates me). All you have to do to make this clam curry is soak the clams in cold water for 20-30 minutes. Remember to add a big pinch of salt to the cold water. Soaking the clams helps them get rid of any sand that might be inside the shell. And no one wants to eat a sandy curry. Once the clams are done soaking, lift them out individually, and rinse them under cold water. Serve this clam curry with a piece of warm toasty bread like naan or with some aromatic steamed basmati rice! Like this recipe? Pin it to your favorite Pinterest board now so you will remember to make it later!
