{"id":6541,"date":"2026-04-14T20:14:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T20:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/?post_type=cuisine-recipe&#038;p=6541"},"modified":"2026-04-14T20:14:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T20:14:13","slug":"saffron-steamed-clams","status":"publish","type":"cuisine-recipe","link":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/recipe\/saffron-steamed-clams\/","title":{"rendered":"Saffron Steamed Clams"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?fit=800%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Saffron Steamed Clams\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/500;object-fit:cover;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?resize=780%2C488&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?resize=550%2C344&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?resize=370%2C231&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?resize=255%2C159&amp;ssl=1 255w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Fresh whole clams steamed in a creamy saffron broth over a gluten-free garlic toasts. Topped with parsley and diced tomatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Saffron steamed clams make a beautiful seafood course served as a small plate, appetizer or featured as a main dish. A great combination with a not-too-sweet Riesling.<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"#wprm-recipe-container-6543\" data-recipe=\"6543\" style=\"color: #333333;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump wprm-recipe-link wprm-jump-to-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\">Jump to Recipe<\/a>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Seafood + Saffron<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Inspiration for this dish comes from a robust Seafood Paella, one of my favorite dishes when dining out. The smokey sweetness of saffron combined with the mineral-tasting shellfish in a luscious creamy based is an intoxicating combination. So I looked to replicate that experience in a simplified steamed clams dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Wine Pairing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Original Pairing<\/strong>: Tagaris Riesling 2021 Columbia Valley<br><br><strong>General Pairing:<\/strong> a dry Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, or white Bordeaux<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Special Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Live Clams<\/strong><br>Most types of clam will work for this dish, such as a basic manilla. I like to get smaller clams to fit well in a tasting cup. A good fishmonger or higher end seafood department with clean tanks would be preferred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Saffron<\/strong><br>A Spanish saffron works nicely to get the fragrant and smoky flavor. These come dried and usually in specialty packing. A little is all you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Vegetable Scrubber<\/strong><br>You will need this to clean the clams. You want firm enough bristles to scrub off any build up, but not too harsh to damage the shell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Large Cooking Pot<\/strong><br>This is to fit the clams to cook all at once in the broth. They can be stacked a little bit, but you want the clams to have contact with the broth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Planning the Dish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Clams need to be freshly purchase and cleaned well. Give yourself time for those steps. The steaming process takes about 10 minutes, but if you are doing a large amount for a party plan to do them in batches. But you want to serve them right after you are done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Timing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Day before<\/strong>: Prepping the steaming broth base the day make it quick work the day of your event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Early day of<\/strong>: Best to buy clams the day of the event to ensure many stay alive. Give yourself time to soak, scrub and inspect the clams. Keep them cool but not covered (you want to keep them alive).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>1+ hours serve<\/strong>: Prep garnishes. Get large pot ready. Make garlic toasts. Mis En Plus a work station to be ready to quickly cook and plate your clams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>30 minute to serve<\/strong>: check clams to make sure they are closed (alive). Begin cooking process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Plating Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">With clams you need to be able to get a small fork to pull out the meat from each little one, so access is important when plating. I found using some paper soup cups to be about the right size and stability when you have smaller clams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">For a sit-down meal, a shallow bowl where the clams could be in one layer (not piled on top of each other) would look great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">We served this with gluten-free garlic toasts off to the side so guests could soak up the beautiful broth. The garnishes were multi-colored diced tomatoes and parsley to add color, texture and complimentary flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/supplies\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"3474\">(see Wares section for plating supplies &amp; ideas)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Pairing Alterations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Any time you are relying on single-note herbs you can shift the flavors around to best fit the wine you want to serve. Here are some easy adjustments you could try if you feel you need to shift the flavors to pair with your particular wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Dial in the Saffron<\/strong><br>The type of saffron you use as well as the amount can dramatically impact this dish. I used a pretty standard saffron that I am use to cooking with. If you have a more potent type, I would suggest you start light and build up to more depending on your taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Add a Lemon Kick<\/strong><br>If you have a wine that leans towards a bit more citrus, you can build up the acidity of this dish with more lemon. I would focus on more lemon zest. Add more zest at the end as you thicken the sauce or even sprinkles over the clams right before pouring the sauce over them when plating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"recipe-start\">Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-6543\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"6543\" data-servings=\"30\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-better-chic\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 250px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 250\/156;border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 3px;\" width=\"250\" height=\"156\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?fit=250%2C156&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 lazyload\" alt=\"Saffron Steamed Clams\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?resize=780%2C488&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?resize=550%2C344&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?resize=370%2C231&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?resize=255%2C159&amp;ssl=1 255w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Saffron Steamed Clams<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Fresh whole clams steamed in a creamy saffron broth over a gluten-free garlic toasts. Topped with parsley and diced tomatoes.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-template-chic-buttons wprm-container-columns-spaced-middle wprm-container-columns-gutter\">\n\t\n\t\n    \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-center wprm-icon-decoration-line\" style=\"font-size: 24px;height: 24px;\"><div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g fill=\"#9e9e9e\"><g><path d=\"M12,0 C18.627,0 24,4.373 24,11 C24,19.406 18.646,24 18.646,24 L18.646,24 L5.354,24 C5.354,24 0,19.406 0,11 C0,4.373 5.373,0 12,0 Z M12,2 C6.206,2 2,5.785 2,11 C2,16.956 4.962,20.716 6.168,22 L6.168,22 L17.832,22 C19.032,20.724 22,16.962 22,11 C22,5.785 17.794,2 12,2 Z M15.4175,17.7983 C15.9697847,17.7983 16.4175,18.2460153 16.4175,18.7983 C16.4175,19.3111358 16.0314598,19.7338072 15.5341211,19.7915723 L15.4175,19.7983 L8.5825,19.7983 C8.03021525,19.7983 7.5825,19.3505847 7.5825,18.7983 C7.5825,18.2854642 7.96854019,17.8627928 8.46587887,17.8050277 L8.5825,17.7983 L15.4175,17.7983 Z M12,4.2544 C15.173,4.2544 17.746,6.8264 17.746,10.0004 C17.746,13.1734 15.173,15.7454 12,15.7454 C8.827,15.7454 6.254,13.1734 6.254,10.0004 C6.254,6.8264 8.827,4.2544 12,4.2544 Z M10.9999773,6.38993761 C9.41864646,6.82850486 8.254,8.28073633 8.254,10.0004 C8.254,12.0654 9.935,13.7454 12,13.7454 C14.065,13.7454 15.746,12.0654 15.746,10.0004 C15.746,8.28110051 14.5818468,6.82911997 13.0010273,6.39021638 L13,9.2962 C13,9.84848475 12.5522847,10.2962 12,10.2962 C11.4871642,10.2962 11.0644928,9.91015981 11.0067277,9.41282113 L11,9.2962 Z\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">40<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-container-columns-spaced\">\n\t<div>\n    \t\n\t\t\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n        \n\t\t\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe-6543-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-6543-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"6543\" data-servings=\"30\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">130<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">small live clams<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">about 8 pounds<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sea salt<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">for rinsing clams<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">12<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">minced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">small onions<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">minced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">20<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">divided: 12 tbsp + 8 tbsp<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vegetable stock<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dry white wine<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">saffron threads<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">flat leaf parsley chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">lemon juice<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">fresh squeezed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">lemon zest<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely grated<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried thyme<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sea salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">heavy cream<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">tomatoes, diced<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">varied color is nice for garnish<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">50<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pieces<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">flat leaf parsley<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(or chopped)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">60<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pieces<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"> small garlic toasts<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">see below<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-faded\">Gluten Free Garlic Toasts<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">loaves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">gluten free bread baguette<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(often in freezer section of specialty stores)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">butter (salted preferred)<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">cut in 4 tbsp sections<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"20\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">minced (more or less to taste)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-6543-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-6543-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"6543\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Preparing Clams<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6543-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Fill a large pot with cold water and add 2 Tablespoons sea salt. Stir a bit to dissolve salt.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6543-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Gently place clams in water and soak for 20 minutes. (If you drop them in, they shells may break.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6543-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Gently drain clams and rinse under sink.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6543-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Check clams to make sure still alive. Shells should be tightly closed. Discard any that stay open or are crushed.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6543-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Use a vegetable brush to lightly scrub shells if they have any debris on them.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Steaming Clams<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6543-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Prep saffron by heating up 1 cup of broth on stove or in microwave. Add in saffron and allow to simmer for a few minutes. Turn off heat and set aside to soak and fully bloom the flavor while you prep.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6543-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In large pot melt 12 T butter. Add onion and cook on medium heat to allow onions to soften and slightly caramelize.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6543-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add garlic and let cook 30 sec for fragrance.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6543-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Stir in stock, saffron mix, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, sea salt mix well to create the broth base. Heat to a simmer then turn off heat. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6543-step-1-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Place in clams in a single layer into broth (if pan not large enough, steam batches). Cover with lid a bring to simmer 7-10 minutes until they all look open.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6543-step-1-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pull out clams (trying to keep meat intact and set in bowls. Pull out any meat pieces that were left behind in broth and place in any empty shell pieces.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Finishing Sauce<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6543-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Once clams and any loose meat pieces are removed, stir cream into broth and bring back to boil allowing to reduce and thicken (about 10 minutes).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6543-step-2-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Turn off heat and add in remaining butter stirring well to fully melt and incorporate. Stir in chopped parsley. \u00a0Allow to cool slightly.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6543-step-2-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Spoon broth over clams (in bowls) allowing it to drip over clams.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6543-step-2-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Garnish with about 1\/2 tablespoon of chopped tomatoes and a couple parsley springs. Add garlic toasts to the side or on top.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Garlic Toasts (make ahead)<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6543-step-3-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cut a gluten free bread loaf into\u00a0 \u00bd inch thick pieces.\u00a0 Cut each piece to desired size: a skinny baguette may not need further cutting, whereas a large loaf slice may need to be quartered.\u00a0 Place on lined baking tray ensuring one even layer (use multiple trays as needed).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6543-step-3-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a heat-proof bowl, melt butter in microwave to just starting to get liquid state \u2013 and little more runny than softened. Stir in minced garlic. You can also do this over a stovetop in a small saucepan.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6543-step-3-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Using a pastry brush, spread garlic butter on top side of bread pieces<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6543-step-3-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake 400\u00a0 for 10 minutes.\u00a0 Flip and bake for another\u00a0 5 minutes watching to make sure they are not burning.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-center wprm-icon-decoration-line\" style=\"font-size: 24px;height: 24px;\"><div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g id=\"Icons\" stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g fill=\"#9e9e9e\"><path d=\"M9.0039,16.0079 C5.1419,16.0079 1.9999,12.8659 1.9999,9.0039 C1.9999,5.1419 5.1419,1.9999 9.0039,1.9999 C12.8659,1.9999 16.0079,5.1419 16.0079,9.0039 C16.0079,12.8659 12.8659,16.0079 9.0039,16.0079 M23.6209,22.2069 L16.1439,14.7299 C16.1059,14.6919 16.0579,14.6759 16.0159,14.6449 C17.2599,13.1009 18.0079,11.1409 18.0079,9.0039 C18.0079,4.0309 13.9769,-0.0001 9.0039,-0.0001 C4.0309,-0.0001 -0.0001,4.0309 -0.0001,9.0039 C-0.0001,13.9769 4.0309,18.0079 9.0039,18.0079 C11.1409,18.0079 13.1009,17.2599 14.6449,16.0169 C14.6749,16.0579 14.6919,16.1059 14.7299,16.1439 L22.2069,23.6209 C22.4019,23.8169 22.6579,23.9139 22.9139,23.9139 C23.1699,23.9139 23.4259,23.8169 23.6209,23.6209 C24.0119,23.2309 24.0119,22.5979 23.6209,22.2069\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">clams, Gluten-free, saffron, seafood<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6542,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[68,475,152,70,476,154],"cuisine-recipe-category":[206,257],"cuisine-recipe-course":[208],"cuisine-recipe-cuisine":[],"class_list":["post-6541","cuisine-recipe","type-cuisine-recipe","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-appetizer","tag-clams","tag-gluten-free","tag-recipe","tag-seafood","tag-white-wine-pairing","cuisine-recipe-category-appetizer","cuisine-recipe-category-white-wine","cuisine-recipe-course-starter"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Saffron Steamed Clams - Have Wine, Will Pair<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Fresh whole clams steamed in a creamy saffron broth over a gluten-free garlic toasts. Topped with parsley and diced tomatoes.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/recipe\/saffron-steamed-clams\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Saffron Steamed Clams - Have Wine, Will Pair\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Fresh whole clams steamed in a creamy saffron broth over a gluten-free garlic toasts. Topped with parsley and diced tomatoes.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/recipe\/saffron-steamed-clams\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Have Wine, Will Pair\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-14T20:14:13+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"500\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/havewinewillpair.com\\\/staging\\\/4627\\\/recipe\\\/saffron-steamed-clams\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/havewinewillpair.com\\\/staging\\\/4627\\\/recipe\\\/saffron-steamed-clams\\\/\",\"name\":\"Saffron Steamed Clams - Have Wine, Will Pair\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/havewinewillpair.com\\\/staging\\\/4627\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/havewinewillpair.com\\\/staging\\\/4627\\\/recipe\\\/saffron-steamed-clams\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/havewinewillpair.com\\\/staging\\\/4627\\\/recipe\\\/saffron-steamed-clams\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/havewinewillpair.com\\\/staging\\\/4627\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?fit=800%2C500&ssl=1\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-04-14T20:14:09+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-14T20:14:13+00:00\",\"description\":\"Fresh whole clams steamed in a creamy saffron broth over a gluten-free garlic toasts. Topped with parsley and diced tomatoes.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/havewinewillpair.com\\\/staging\\\/4627\\\/recipe\\\/saffron-steamed-clams\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/havewinewillpair.com\\\/staging\\\/4627\\\/recipe\\\/saffron-steamed-clams\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/havewinewillpair.com\\\/staging\\\/4627\\\/recipe\\\/saffron-steamed-clams\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/havewinewillpair.com\\\/staging\\\/4627\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?fit=800%2C500&ssl=1\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/havewinewillpair.com\\\/staging\\\/4627\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?fit=800%2C500&ssl=1\",\"width\":800,\"height\":500,\"caption\":\"Saffron Steamed Clams\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/havewinewillpair.com\\\/staging\\\/4627\\\/recipe\\\/saffron-steamed-clams\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/havewinewillpair.com\\\/staging\\\/4627\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Saffron Steamed Clams\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/havewinewillpair.com\\\/staging\\\/4627\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/havewinewillpair.com\\\/staging\\\/4627\\\/\",\"name\":\"Have Wine, Will Pair\",\"description\":\"Thoughtful menus, creative recipes, and the craft of cooking\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/havewinewillpair.com\\\/staging\\\/4627\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/430ba395e354779b8a9d23e2cd044f5c\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/havewinewillpair.com\\\/staging\\\/4627\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":[\"Person\",\"Organization\"],\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/havewinewillpair.com\\\/staging\\\/4627\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/430ba395e354779b8a9d23e2cd044f5c\",\"name\":\"Cheryl\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/havewinewillpair.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/02\\\/HaveWine-logo.jpg?fit=1131%2C365&ssl=1\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/havewinewillpair.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/02\\\/HaveWine-logo.jpg?fit=1131%2C365&ssl=1\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/havewinewillpair.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/02\\\/HaveWine-logo.jpg?fit=1131%2C365&ssl=1\",\"width\":1131,\"height\":365,\"caption\":\"Cheryl\"},\"logo\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/havewinewillpair.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/02\\\/HaveWine-logo.jpg?fit=1131%2C365&ssl=1\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Saffron Steamed Clams - Have Wine, Will Pair","description":"Fresh whole clams steamed in a creamy saffron broth over a gluten-free garlic toasts. Topped with parsley and diced tomatoes.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/recipe\/saffron-steamed-clams\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Saffron Steamed Clams - Have Wine, Will Pair","og_description":"Fresh whole clams steamed in a creamy saffron broth over a gluten-free garlic toasts. Topped with parsley and diced tomatoes.","og_url":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/recipe\/saffron-steamed-clams\/","og_site_name":"Have Wine, Will Pair","article_modified_time":"2026-04-14T20:14:13+00:00","og_image":[{"width":800,"height":500,"url":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/recipe\/saffron-steamed-clams\/","url":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/recipe\/saffron-steamed-clams\/","name":"Saffron Steamed Clams - Have Wine, Will Pair","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/recipe\/saffron-steamed-clams\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/recipe\/saffron-steamed-clams\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?fit=800%2C500&ssl=1","datePublished":"2026-04-14T20:14:09+00:00","dateModified":"2026-04-14T20:14:13+00:00","description":"Fresh whole clams steamed in a creamy saffron broth over a gluten-free garlic toasts. Topped with parsley and diced tomatoes.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/recipe\/saffron-steamed-clams\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/recipe\/saffron-steamed-clams\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/recipe\/saffron-steamed-clams\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?fit=800%2C500&ssl=1","contentUrl":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/saffron-clams-800x530-1.jpg?fit=800%2C500&ssl=1","width":800,"height":500,"caption":"Saffron Steamed Clams"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/recipe\/saffron-steamed-clams\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Saffron Steamed Clams"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/#website","url":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/","name":"Have Wine, Will Pair","description":"Thoughtful menus, creative recipes, and the craft of cooking","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/#\/schema\/person\/430ba395e354779b8a9d23e2cd044f5c"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":["Person","Organization"],"@id":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/#\/schema\/person\/430ba395e354779b8a9d23e2cd044f5c","name":"Cheryl","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/HaveWine-logo.jpg?fit=1131%2C365&ssl=1","url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/HaveWine-logo.jpg?fit=1131%2C365&ssl=1","contentUrl":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/HaveWine-logo.jpg?fit=1131%2C365&ssl=1","width":1131,"height":365,"caption":"Cheryl"},"logo":{"@id":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/HaveWine-logo.jpg?fit=1131%2C365&ssl=1"}}]}},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cuisine-recipe\/6541","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cuisine-recipe"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/cuisine-recipe"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6541"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6542"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6541"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6541"},{"taxonomy":"cuisine-recipe-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cuisine-recipe-category?post=6541"},{"taxonomy":"cuisine-recipe-course","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cuisine-recipe-course?post=6541"},{"taxonomy":"cuisine-recipe-cuisine","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cuisine-recipe-cuisine?post=6541"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}