Portuguese · appetizer
Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato
Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato reads citrus 5.9, sourness 5.2 and marine & briny 4.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Portuguese appetizer, about 25 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 7.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 5.9 · Sourness 5.2 · Marine & Briny 4.5 · Richness 4.4 · Salinity 4.3 · Umami 4.2 · Allium 4.0 · Herbaceous 2.7 · Fruity 2.1 · Warm Spice 1.6 · Floral 1.5 · Sweetness 1.5 · Bitterness 1.1 · Nutty 1.1 · Heat 0.9 · Earthy 0.7
What's in it (9)
- 2 lbs fresh clams
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh coriander
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 slices crusty bread
Time & effort: about 25 min (10 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 42.6 kcal, 1.6 g protein, 0.8 g fat, 6.3 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (5 steps)
- Purge clams in salted water for 1 hour, then rinse.
- Heat olive oil in a wide pan, add sliced garlic, and cook until fragrant but not coloured.
- Add clams and white wine, cover, and shake over high heat until all clams open, about 3-4 minutes.
- Squeeze over lemon juice, scatter generous amounts of coriander, and season.
- Serve immediately with bread to mop up the broth.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.