Mussels and Clams with Lemon Grass Broth and Cilantro

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Here is a delightful seafood soup that has a light, refreshing citrus flavor from the lemon grass and ginger, with hints of wine and cream. The recipe was created by Suzanne Goin of Luques in Los Angeles, California.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 4 shallots, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 3 stalks McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Lemon Grass

  • ½ teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Ground Ginger

  • 3 cups water

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped, divided

  • ¼ cup white wine

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Ground Black Pepper

  • 20 small fresh clams, cleaned

  • 20 fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded

  • ¼ cup heavy cream

  • ½ lemon

  • 4 green onions, sliced on the bias, green and white parts

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a 6-quart saucepot on medium heat. Saute the shallots and garlic until translucent. Add lemon grass and ginger. Cook 1 minute, then add water. Bring to a boil and simmer 3 minutes. Add half of the cilantro, remove saucepot from heat, cover and let broth steep for 5 minutes.

  2. Heat broth to a boil. Add wine, salt and pepper. Add clams, cover and simmer 2 minutes. Add mussels, cover and simmer 3 minutes.

  3. Add cream and cook 1 minute. When most of the mussels and clams are open, squeeze in juice of 1/2 lemon. Toss in green onions and remaining cilantro. Remove lemon grass stalks before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

128 Calories
9g Fat
9g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 128
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 426mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 244mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.