Clams on steamed new potatoes and rocket

Ingredients

• 1.2 kilograms new zealand littleneck clams
• 500 grams new potatoes
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 medium onion, peeled and roughly chopped
• 100 grams thickly sliced dry-cured bacon, roughly chopped
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• zest 1 lemon, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon thyme
• 1/4 cup full-bodied dry white wine
• 175 grams small vine tomatoes, skinned and quartered
• 100 grams wild rocket