Clams Bruschetta
Ingredients
8 slices Italian bread
1 clove garlic, peeled, cut in half
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup (or 2 6-oz cans) chopped clam meat, drained
4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into thick slices
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
12 fresh arugula or basil leaves, rinsed and dried
Procedures - PRE-HEAT grill. Toast both sides of bread slices on the grill.
- RUB cut side of garlic cloves on toasted bread to infuse with garlic flavor.
- PLACE 1 tomato slice & 1 Tbsp clam meat on each slice of grilled bread. Arrange on large platter. Sprinkle with Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
- SLICE arugula or basil leaves in thin strips and distribute over bruschetta. Serve immediately.