Appetizer: Spain – Navajas a La Gallega (Galician-Style Razor Clams)
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
2 min
Total
12 min
Ingredients
12 razor clams, cleaned, about 1 lb (454 g) 3 tbsp (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp pimentón de la Vera (sweet or smoked) Coarse sea salt flakes, to taste Lemon wedges, to serve Toasted bread or boiled potato slices, to serve
Instructions
1. Clean the razor clams thoroughly and drain. 2. Quickly grill or sauté the clams 1–2 minutes until just cooked; place on a serving board or slices of boiled potato/toast. 3. Drizzle generously with good olive oil, sprinkle with pimentón and finish with coarse sea salt. 4. Add a squeeze of lemon and serve immediately as a rustic tapa.
Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 104 kcal
Carbohydrates: 0.6 g
Protein: 2.5 g
Fat: 10.3 g
Saturated fat: 1.4 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Sodium: 102 mg
Potassium: 8 mg
Calcium: 7 mg
Iron: 0.33 mg
Vitamin A: 15 µg RAE
Generated: 2026-11-05T22:00:51+00:00
*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary. Some ingredient contributions are unavailable; the figures shown are known subtotals, not complete recipe nutrition.