Caesar Stuffed Tomatoes with Clams
This delicious pop-in-your-mouth appetizer is sure to spice up your next cocktail party, and will have your guests singing your praises at the water cooler when they're back in the office!
| Serves/Makes: | 36 appetizers |
| Preparation Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Time to Table: | 20 Minutes |
Caesar Stuffed Tomatoes with Clams Ingredients
| 18 | small plum tomatoes |
| 1 tbsp (15 mL) | celery salt |
| 1 can (142 g) | CLOVER LEAF WHOLE BABY CLAMS, drained |
| 1 | stalk celery, finely chopped |
| 1 | green onion, finely chopped |
| 1 | clove garlic, minced |
| 1 tbsp (15 mL) | lemon juice |
| 1 tbsp (15 mL) | vegetable oil |
| 1 tbsp (15 mL) | vodka (optional) |
| 1 tbsp (15 mL) | chopped fresh basil |
| 1 tsp (5 mL) | horseradish |
| 1/4 tsp (1 mL) | Worcestershire sauce |
| 1/4 tsp (1 mL) | hot pepper sauce |
| celery leaves for garnish |
Preparation
- Halve each tomato crosswise. Scoop out and discard the seeds and flesh to make hollow cups. Dip a portion of the open edge of each cup into celery salt. Arrange the cups, salt side up, on a serving platter.
- Combine the clams, celery, green onion, garlic, lemon juice, vegetable oil, vodka (if using), basil, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce in a bowl. Stir gently.
- Fill each cup with an equal amount of the clam mixture.
- Garnish with celery leaves. Serve cold. Makes 36 appetizers.
TIP
Filling can be prepared, covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
Nutrients Per Serving
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CLAIMS PER SERVING- Low in Saturated Fat - Trans Fat Free - Low in Cholesterol - Low in Sodium - Source of Vitamin C - Source of Iron |
