Poached Clams with Pecans, Orange, and Basil - Edible Jersey

Name: Poached Clams with Pecans, Orange, and Basil - Edible Jersey
Ingredients: 1-inch knob fresh ginger (cut into largepieces*); Zest and juice of 1 orange (about ¼ cup juice); 24 littleneck clams; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; ½ small red onion (diced (about ¼ cup)); 1 garlic clove (grated on a Microplane or minced); ½ cup pecan pieces; 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar; Salt; Freshly cracked black pepper; Fresh basil leaves; *Instead of ginger, you could use a few cardamom pods and bay leaves to flavor the water.

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I love the unexpected bright and cheerful combination of orange and clams,

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Ingredients

1-inch knob fresh ginger (cut into largepieces*)
Zest and juice of 1 orange (about ¼ cup juice)
24 littleneck clams
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ small red onion (diced (about ¼ cup))
1 garlic clove (grated on a Microplane or minced)
½ cup pecan pieces
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
Salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
Fresh basil leaves
*Instead of ginger, you could use a few cardamom pods and bay leaves to flavor the water.