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Clams with Semolina Pasta and Lemon Myrtle – Paper Daisy, Halcyon House, New South Wales


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  • Author: Ben Devlin
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Diet: Pescatarian, Omnivore

Description

A taste of Australias coast! Pippies, lemon myrtle, and homemade semolina pasta create a vibrant, flavorful dish.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 6 oz (180 g) semolina
  • 6 oz (180 g) plain flour
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
  • 1 tbsp (20 ml) macadamia oil
  • 0.2 oz (5 g) salt
  • 11 oz (300 g) pippies
  • 4 oz (120 g) pasta
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine
  • 2 tbsp (50 ml) macadamia oil
  • 3 leaves lemon myrtle
  • 1 oz (25 g) butter
  • Native pepper
  • 4 oz (100 g) warrigal green or pea tendril

Instructions

  1. Combine the ingredients to make a smooth dough and leave it to rest for 20 minutes on the bench, covered.
  2. Roll out the dough using a pasta machine to your preferred thickness.
  3. Allow the pasta to dry slightly at room temperature, ensuring the pieces are not touching or sticking together.
  4. Wash the pippies and soak them in iced water for 20 minutes to purge any sand.
  5. Boil salted water in a pot large enough for the pasta and begin cooking the pasta.
  6. Heat a pan with a lid over medium heat (approximately 300°F/150°C).
  7. Add macadamia oil, lemon myrtle, and pepper to the pan.
  8. Add the pippies and wine to the pan, then cover.
  9. Cook for 30-60 seconds, or until the pippies open.
  10. Reduce heat to low.
  11. Add warrigal greens, butter, and a pinch of salt; mix to create a sauce.
  12. Drain the pasta.
  13. Add the pasta to the sauce and combine.
  14. Serve.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use freshly grated lemon myrtle zest in addition to the leaves.
  • If pippies are unavailable, substitute with Manila clams or mussels, adjusting cooking time as needed.
  • Leftover pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a pan with a little extra macadamia oil.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Australian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 60
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 20
  • Cholesterol: 100