Steamed Cockles With Leeks, Saffron And Marjoram

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
	Italian	Italian5	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

4	T	Virgin olive oil
1		Leek, washed and
		Cut into 1/8" julienne –
		abt 2 cups
1/2	t	Saffron threads
2	lb	Cockles, scrubbed rinsed
3	c	Dry white wine
4	T	Chopped fresh marjoram
		leaves
		Salt, to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper
		to taste
2 1/2		t, 0 Other Carbohydrates

INSTRUCTIONS

In a soup pot, sautÃ© julienned leeks in virgin olive oil over medium
heat until soft but not browned (about 6 or 7 minutes). Add saffron
and continue cooking, until saffron is broken up (another 2 minutes).
Add cockles, wine and cover. Bring to boil. Continue boiling until all
cockles have opened. Stir in marjoram leaves, season with salt and
pepper.  Divide clams among 4 serving bowls, pour over equal amount of
leeks  and broth, then serve.  Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali
From the TV FOOD NETWORK -  (Show # MB-5636)  Per serving: 254 Calories
(kcal); 14g Total Fat; (85% calories from  fat); trace Protein; 5g
Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 13mg Sodium  Food Exchanges: 0
Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit;  Recipe by: Mario
Batali  Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 330 Calories From Fat: 15 Total Fat: 1.7g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 83mg Potassium: 155.7mg Carbohydrates: 16.5g Fiber: <1g Sugar: 1.8g Protein: 31g