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Thin shells

La Concha de la Costa or thin shells. It is a kind of giant clam that can be consumed mostly raw or natural. And it means a peculiar sensation of the sea, for the palate of each consumer. The flesh is white and reddish, sometimes orange.

Origin

These mollusks are widely found on the coast of Malaga, specifically in Fuengirola. It is a large mollusk compared to other clams, reaching sizes of 8 to 10 cm.

Peculiarities

The secret of its flavor lies in the freshness of its meat. A thin shell will only be of good quality and can only be consumed if it is alive, i.e. if the tongue moves. A good trick to know if they are ready is to give them a touch on the shell or a squeeze of lemon before eating them. If the tongue moves, then freshness is guaranteed.

The important thing to know is that the less time elapses between capture and consumption, the fresher they will be and, therefore, the greater their properties and flavor will be, hence the importance of consuming them as soon as possible.

Ingredients and recipe

The fine shells have an unmistakable taste of the sea, which transports anyone with the sensation of the sea.

It is common to find them in their natural state, pil pil or grilled. Another way is to add a little salsa brava, to which white wine, garlic, oil and a little ketchup or tabasco are added beforehand if a spicy finish is desired.

For this preparation, it will be natural, which is what most people prefer.

You will need:

6 thin shells from the bay of Malaga

Salt

Black pepper

Lemon

Olive oil (optional)

  1. Before opening, it is advisable to give them a blow so that the mollusk contracts and is better distributed in the shell. It is important not to run them through the faucet. The shells barely accumulate sand inside, but are passed through cold water, and then in a container with salt water so they can throw some sand remains, so it will retain all its intensity of sea flavor.
  2. When opened, remove the greenish part that covers it and the brown webbing underneath and rinse in salt water.
  3. Once cleaned, place them on a plate, and add a little salt, a pinch of freshly ground black pepper, a few drops of freshly squeezed lemon and if desired a few drops of olive oil.

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La Campana

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