Saucy Clams and Shrimp with Wild Mushrooms

By DenaK

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, caps thickly sliced
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 bunch scallions, white and light green part only
• 1 large hot red chile, seeded and thinly sliced
• 2 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed
• 1 1/4 cups dry, fruity white wine
• 1 pound shelled and deveined medium shrimp
• Crusty bread, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

In a large deep skillet, heat the extra-virgin olive oil until shimmering. Add the shiitake mushrooms and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the scallions and chile and cook for 2 minutes, until just softened.

Add the clams and wine and cook uncovered, stirring, until half of the clams are opened, about 4 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until all of the clams are open and the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 4 minutes longer. Serve in deep bowls with crusty bread to sop up the sauce.