Wednesday, June 2, 2010

SE Breezes Broken Sun = Mussels, Clams, Shrimp

If the squalls stay off shore there will be lots of sun on Hollywood Beach, The ocean is very warm at about 84 and the tide is high most of the day so swimming is easy along the shore line.
the air will reach the mid 80's on the coast.


CLAMS, MUSSELS, SHRIMP ITALIAN
Very quick and easy


Litrtle neck clams 2 doz
Mussels, 2 doz
Shrimp 31 to 40 count 2 doz
Basil leaves, broken - ½ cup
Olive oil - ¼ cup
Garlic cloves 3, minced
Bay leaf - broken
Dry vermouth - 1 cup
Tomatoes - one can 28 0z - diced


Use a deep pot with a couple glugs of olive oil. Sautee the tomatoes and garlic while stirring for about 5 minutes. Add the seasoning, vermouth and clams. Cook for about 5 minutes until clams open. Add the mussels and the shrimp. When the shrimp is pink the stew is done.
Serve with crusty bread chunks

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