Cockles Tub 450g – Absolutely Beautiful

1. Steamed Cockles in Scallion Broth.
2. Cod with Cockles and White Wine.
3. Cockles with Beans and Cherry Tomatoes in Garlic Broth.
4. Seafood and Chicken Paella with Chorizo.
5. Manila Clams with Shiro Dashi and Basil.
6. Spaghetti alla Pirata.

Are Cockles good for you

Their benefits are numerous and more are being found.

Quite notably they can help protect the heart and are believed to reduce the risks of developing some forms of cancers.

Cockles & Omega-3 Eating foods which are naturally rich in omega-3 remains the best way for health conscious consumers to up their intake. Cockles Tub 450g

COCKLES RECIPE WITH WHITE WINE AND GARLIC BUTTER

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb cockles
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 garlic cloves,minced
• juice of ½ lemon
• 3 tablespoon white wine (a splash)
• chopped parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fill bowl with cold water.
2. Add couple teaspoon of salt and mix to dissolve.
3. Add cockles and let them sit in water for 1 hour.*
4. Rinse them under cold running water.
5. Heat butter in a medium size pan, add minced garlic and let saute for a minute.
6. Add wine and lemon juice.
7. Add cockles.
8. Saute uncovered for about 5 minutes, until all shells are open.
9. Stir and add chopped parsley half way.
10. Serve as an appetizer.

RECIPE TIPS AND SUBSTITUTES

This cockles recipe is very easy and you can adjust amount of any ingredient to how you like it.

White wine adds lots of flavor and don’t worry, all the alcohol evaporated during cooking.

But you can leave it out if you prefer, it still will be delicious.

Garlic is essential and i don’t recommend skipping it.

Butter can be substituted to good olive oil.

You can also use clarified butter, it works amazing in seafood recipes.