Roasted Clams with Daikon
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Here's a dish I've been making constantly because it's so quick and impressive. Sweet roasted daikon paired with tender clams is a match made in heaven, and the whole thing comes together in under an hour. What I love most is how economical it is, especially when clams are in season. Plus, clams are packed with iron and vitamin B12, so you're getting real nutrition alongside pure deliciousness. The garlic, butter, and white wine create this silky sauce that makes everything taste restaurant quality, but honestly, it's so straightforward that even a weeknight dinner feels special.
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Ingredients
- 24littleneck clams(cleaned and scrubbed)
- 1 largedaikon radish(cut into 2-inch batons)
- 6 tablespoonsbutter(divided)
- 6 clovesgarlic(minced)
- 237 mlwhite wine(dry)
- 4 sprigsfresh thyme
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper(freshly ground)
- 1lemon(halved)
- ¼ cupfresh parsley(chopped)
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Toss the daikon batons with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on a roasting pan in a single layer.
Tip: Cut daikon batons evenly so they roast at the same rate.
- 2
Roast the daikon for 12 minutes until the edges begin to caramelize and soften.
- 3
While daikon roasts, melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Tip: Don't let the garlic brown or it will become bitter.
- 4
Pour the white wine into the garlic butter and add the fresh thyme sprigs, then remove from heat.
- 5
Remove the daikon from the oven and arrange the cleaned clams directly on top of the roasted daikon.
Tip: Discard any clams that are already open and don't close when tapped.
- 6
Pour the garlic-wine butter mixture over and around the clams, then dot with the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter.
- 7
Return the pan to the oven and roast for 10-12 minutes until all clam shells have opened, discarding any that remain closed.
Tip: Watch carefully to avoid overcooking the clams, which makes them tough and chewy.
- 8
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the entire dish and garnish generously with chopped parsley before serving.
Tip: Serve immediately with crusty bread to soak up the delicious pan juices.
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