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Granny's Clams Onion Wine Paprika

50 ml Olive oil
1 x Onion, very finely chopped
1 tsp Paprika
150 ml Passata, (sieved tomatoes)
1 x Bay leaf, cut into very fine strips
1/4 tsp Dried chilli flakes
50 ml Dry white wine, such as Albarino
1 3/4 kg Cleaned carpet shell clams
1/2 tbl Butter, softened
1/2 tbl Plain flour
1 tbl Chopped flat-leaf parsley
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper

 Method :
1 Heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan, add the onion and paprika and cook gently until soft but not browned. Add the passata, bay leaf, chilli flakes and white wine and simmer for a minute or two.
2 Add the clams, cover and cook on a high heat, shaking the pan every now and then for 3-4 minutes, until the clams have opened.
3 Beat the butter and flour together to a smooth paste, stir in and simmer for about a minute until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Stir in the parsley, adjust the seasoning if necessary and serve with plenty of crusty bread.