Serves: 4
32 Ea Littleneck or Middleneck Clams
1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
1 Whole Shallot, julienned
½ Cup Finely diced Red Bell Pepper
2 Medium Bananas, peeled and cut into rounds
¼ Cup Kikkoman Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce
½ Cup Sake
1/2 Bunch Cilantro, Chopped plus 2 sprigs for garnish
1/2 Bunch Scallions, Chopped
To Prepare: To prepare the clams, wash under cold running water and set aside. Place a sauté pan over medium heat add butter to melt; add the garlic, shallot, bell peppers and banana. Cook until fragrant, and add the clams, soy sauce, and sake. Cover, and simmer until the clams open.
To Serve: Toss the cooked clams with the cilantro and scallions, and serve in bowls with whole cilantro sprigs to garnish.