Zucchini Linguine with Clams
SERVES: 4-6
PREP TIME: 20 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes
COURSE: Entrée
Local Little Neck clams are highlighted in this dish with bright lemon and zucchini linguine. Enjoy our signature fresh Citarella products with an inspired custom menu featuring seafood recipes like the one below and in-home chef services provided by the Culinistas. Contact concierge@citarella.com for more details. Culinistas. Contact concierge@citarella.com for more details.
Ingredients
- 2 large zucchini, divided
- ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 dozen little neck clams, scrubbed
- ½ lb linguine
- ½ cup chives, cut into batons, plus more for garnish
- 2 TB lemon juice
- 1 TB lemon zest
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a grill for medium high heat.
- Cut 1 zucchini lengthwise into ½ inch planks, then toss with 2 TB oil. Season with salt & pepper; grill until tender, 10-12 minutes. Cool slightly & chop.
- In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguine until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Strain & rinse with cold water.
- Thinly slice the remaining zucchini into thin, long “noodles”.
- In a pan with ½ inch of simmering water over medium high heat, add clams. Cover & steam until they just open, 5-7 mins. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix grilled & raw zucchini, linguine, chives, lemon juice & zest, onion powder & remaining 2 TB oil. Season with salt & pepper.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Add clams to bowl. Drizzle with olive oil; garnish with chives & black pepper.
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Chef Tips
Technique:
- To make zucchini noodles, use a mandoline with a julienne attachment, or slice the zucchini in thin slices on a mandoline & then julienne with a knife.
- If grilling indoors, grill the zucchini with little to no olive oil to reduce smoke. Grill dry & season with oil, salt & pepper after.
Special Equipment:
- If you don’t have a grill/grill pan, sauté the zucchini in a large pan.
Dietary & Allergen Info:
Dairy Free
Contains Shellfish
Contains Wheat
