Cockles with Garlic Shallots


1 lb. live cockles
1 garlic clove, finely diced
1 shallot bulb, finely diced
1/2 cup light chicken stock or white wine
1 Tbl. fresh parsley, chopped
2 Tbl. butter


Wash cockle shells thoroughly under cold running water.

Combine all ingredients, except cockles, in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the cockles and cook for 2-3 min. or until the cockle shells open.

Serve with sourdough bread
Cockles and Linguini with Garlic and Shallots
as listed above plus:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream


Follow the method above.

After the cockles open, remove them from the saucepan and set aside. Transfer the remaining ingredients to a large saute pan. Cook the broth over medium-high heat until the volume is reduced by on-half. Add the heavy whipping cream and cook 2 min. Add the cooked linguini and toss together with the broth. Add the cockles.

Serve with sourdough bread.

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