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Tomato and fennel clams with saffron mayonnaise

Delicate clams are the winner in this dish with dollops of rich saffron mayonnaise. Mop everything up with a crispy baguette.
Tomato and fennel clams with saffron mayonnaise

Tomato and fennel clams with saffron mayonnaise

Ben Dearnley

Rinse the clams well to remove grit and sand. Factor in the clams, too, when seasoning the dish – they’re naturally briny.

Ingredients

Method

Main

1.Combine mayonnaise, saffron and lemon rind in a bowl, and refrigerate until required.
2.Heat 40ml olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add garlic, shallot and half the fennel and sauté until tender (3-4 minutes). Increase heat to medium-high, add tomatoes and cook until skins soften (1-2 minutes). Increase heat to high, add clams, wine and chilli flakes, cover and steam, shaking pan occasionally, until clams open (3-4 minutes). Stir in butter, cover and keep warm. Meanwhile, combine remaining fennel, lemon juice and remaining oil in a bowl and season to taste. Top clams with fennel salad and fronds and serve with saffron mayonnaise and baguette.

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