Salmon Steaks with Littleneck Clams and Saffron-Mint Broth

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped (from 2 bunches)
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 (1-inch-thick) salmon steaks, preferably sockeye or another wild variety
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 medium fennel bulb, stalks cut off and discarded, and bulb cored and thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 medium sweet onion, such as Vidalia, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 32 small (less than 2 inches wide) hard-shelled clams such as littleneck*, scrubbed (about 3 1/2 pounds total)

    • *If littleneck clams are unavailable, Manila or brown-shelled may be substituted.

    • Special Equipment: charcoal or gas grill

    Description

    This Recipe Was Created By Chef Michael Kornick Of MK Restaurant In Chicago. It's Part Of A Special Menu He Created For Epicurious's Wine.Dine.Donate Program.

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