3 T pine nuts (lightly crushed with the flat side of a knife)
1 large cucumber (½- inch Dice)
1 t chili flakes
2 t granulated sugar
1 T red wine vinegar
1 large bunch scallions (sliced thin green and white parts both)
3 doz littleneck clams (thoroughly washed)
¼ c white wine
Juice from 2 lemons
Directions
In a non-stick pan on stove heat on medium heat. 1 T of the olive oil When it gets hot, add the garlic and ginger. season salt cook until golden brown place into a bowl. Add pine nuts, olive oil, cucumbers, chili flakes, sugar, vinegar, and scallions toss all together.
Preheat Bravo bake 350°F, Scatter the clams on the enamel roasting pan in a single layer pour over the clams. Place into Bravo shelf position bake at 350°F.
The clams will start to open around 3 minutes and cook 10 minutes total. As they open, remove to a platter.
Squeeze the juice from the lemons over them and scatter the cucumber and pine nuts all around.
Try to get the mixture inside the clam shells as well. Serve immediately.