Friday, August 15, 2008

Grilled Clams With Smoked Chili-Cachucha Mojo and Bacon


Hello and happy friday!


Here's another great tapas recipe to try soon.


MOJO:



  • 5 smoked chipotle chili pods, toasted and minced

  • 1/2 cup cachucha peppers, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped

  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced

  • 1/4 cup scallions, white and green parts

  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced

  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced

  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

  • 4 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice

  • 6 ounces light olive oil

  • Salt and freshly ground pepper


To make mojo, mix all ingredients together in a bowl and slightly chill before serving.


Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Place bacon in a saucepan over grill and cook until crisp. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel. Discard bacon fat.



  • 4 dozen clams, scrubbed

  • 8 ounces bacon, finely diced


Next, arrange clams directly over the grate of the grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until shells open. Transfer clams to serving plate and discard any clams that haven't opened. Spoon a teaspoon of mojo into shells and sprinkle with crisp bacon. Serve immediately.


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