Littleneck Clams with Confit Garlic and Chili in Olive Oil, Island Creek, MA
Regular price
$24.00
Island Creek works with shellfish farms and wild fisheries along the East Coast to produce tinned seafood with clarity, integrity, and zero filler. These littlenecks are sourced from Cape Charles, Virginia, and New Bedford, Massachusetts, then packed in olive oil with confit garlic and chili.
- PRODUCER: Island Creek
- ORIGIN: Cape Charles, Virginia; New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
- FISH VARIETY: Littleneck Clams (Mercenaria mercenaria)
- PREPARATION: Shucked and cleaned clams are packed in olive oil with slow-cooked garlic and chili de árbol
- TEXTURE: Plump and juicy with a slight chew
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FLAVOR PROFILE:
- Aromas: Warm olive oil, roasted garlic, clean brine
- Palate: Briny and savory, with mellow garlic and a steady chili heat
- Finish: Long and saline, with spice lingering on the palate
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PAIRINGS:
- Sparkling wine, Chablis, or dry cider
- Pilsner or gose with a citrus edge
- Garlic toast, white beans, or simple pasta
-
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Spoon over warm polenta or rice
- Toss with pasta and herbs for a fast meal
- Serve straight from the tin with lemon and crusty bread
- INGREDIENTS: Littleneck clams, garlic, chili de árbol, salt
- CAUGHT IN: Atlantic Coast (Virginia and Massachusetts, USA)
No filler, no cream, no breadcrumbs—just good clams, good oil, and a little heat.
Littleneck Clams with Confit Garlic and Chili in Olive Oil, Island Creek, MA
Regular price
$24.00
Island Creek works with shellfish farms and wild fisheries along the East Coast to produce tinned seafood with clarity, integrity, and zero filler. These littlenecks are sourced from Cape Charles, Virginia, and New Bedford, Massachusetts, then packed in olive oil with confit garlic and chili.
- PRODUCER: Island Creek
- ORIGIN: Cape Charles, Virginia; New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
- FISH VARIETY: Littleneck Clams (Mercenaria mercenaria)
- PREPARATION: Shucked and cleaned clams are packed in olive oil with slow-cooked garlic and chili de árbol
- TEXTURE: Plump and juicy with a slight chew
-
FLAVOR PROFILE:
- Aromas: Warm olive oil, roasted garlic, clean brine
- Palate: Briny and savory, with mellow garlic and a steady chili heat
- Finish: Long and saline, with spice lingering on the palate
-
PAIRINGS:
- Sparkling wine, Chablis, or dry cider
- Pilsner or gose with a citrus edge
- Garlic toast, white beans, or simple pasta
-
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Spoon over warm polenta or rice
- Toss with pasta and herbs for a fast meal
- Serve straight from the tin with lemon and crusty bread
- INGREDIENTS: Littleneck clams, garlic, chili de árbol, salt
- CAUGHT IN: Atlantic Coast (Virginia and Massachusetts, USA)
No filler, no cream, no breadcrumbs—just good clams, good oil, and a little heat.