How to Make Clams Kokkinisto - A Step-by-Step Guide

Clams Kokkinisto is a traditional Greek seafood dish that highlights the natural flavors of fresh clams with a rich, savory tomato-based sauce. The name "kokkinisto" translates to "reddened" in Greek, referring to the beautiful red color of the sauce that coats the tender clams. This dish is a staple in coastal regions of Greece, where seafood is abundant and the cuisine showcases the freshest ingredients of the Mediterranean.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 large stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (28 ounce) can canned peeled and diced tomatoes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 (7 ounce) cans whole baby clams, undrained
  • 4 bay leaves
  • ½ teaspoon chili pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, and garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil until tender. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and clams. Season with bay leaves, chili pepper flakes, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and simmer for 1 hour, until tomatoes begin to turn deep red in colour and the sauce thickens. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil near the end of the cooking time.
  • Nutrition

    210 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 984mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 156mg
    • Iron: 21mg
    • Potassium: 541mg