Clam Pizza

[pizzaziggy]

I finally got around to making one of the famous New Haven, Ct. clam pies.
Just delicious !
I shucked about 25 small littleneck clams (for 2 pies) and chopped them up a bit
Spread the clams around the pie, drizzle some of the clam juices, some chopped garlic, some oregano, a drizzle of oil, and 60 seconds later...heaven !

For my finale' desert pizza...mandolin slices of ripe peaches and pears, in the oven and a slight drizzle of vanilla syrup.

[james]

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I love seafood pizza! You can also sprinkle a little chopped arugula on top.
James

[sslandry]

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Aren't you supposed to also add some parmesan cheese to a white clam pizza?

[pizzaziggy]

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I knew I forgot something when I was posting earlier...

Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of coarse grated Pecorino cheese on top...

[sslandry]

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Since reading your post I have been doing some research on the New Haven White Clam Pizza or Apizza as the locals call it. I am really excited to try it out for a small group this Friday. Some recipes call for the Picorino cheese and others list parmesan. Maybe I will try both. I bet it would also be good with some anchovies as well. I called my grocery store and they do carry fresh short neck clams! Thanks for the great idea!

[gjbingham]

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Euwww, sounds horrible right now. I love clams too. I'm coming back and reading this post before dinner tomorrow.

G.

[Xabia Jim]

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I heard the #1 ingredient on Pizza in Japan was calamari...but I have yet to try it that way!

[LauderdaleLegend]

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Being raised near New Haven and now living in California, I've been making White Clam Pizza at home for years. Drained Gortons minced clams are a good quick substitute for chopped fresh clams should you be unable to secure them. I saw that James likes a little Arugula on top but may I suggest somne thinly sliced fresh tomatoes. Put the parmesan or pecorino over top of the tomatoes. As an fyi, I use a blend of Parmesan and Asiago.

Paul

[texassourdough]

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I haven't tried it with clams but I use a white sauce made from finely chopped sauteed onions and garlic (sauteed in butter) and finished with cream and thyme that should be seriously good with clams. And yes I would put a hard grated cheese on it (parme, asiago,etc.)