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Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato

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Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato

Side Dish
⏱ 20 min
👥 Serves 4
Difficulty ⭐

Simple yet deeply flavorful clams steamed in garlic and white wine.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Named after the Lisbon poet and gourmet Bulhão Pato, this is a beloved Portuguese starter — diners are expected to mop up every last drop of the garlicky broth with bread.

🌆 Where it's eaten: A popular restaurant starter, often paired with a glass of chilled white wine.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 4)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Purge the clams of sand and scrub the shells clean.

  2. Heat olive oil and finely chopped garlic in a pan over low heat until fragrant.

  3. Add the white wine and clams, cover, and steam until the shells open.

  4. Scatter with cilantro and serve with a lemon wedge to finish.

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