Served as main course. Non-vegetarian dish.

Portuguese

8 ounces fresh Mussels, scrubbed (in shell)

8 ounces fresh small Clams, scrubbed (in shell)

8 ounces Raw Prawns (in shell)

8 ounces Baby Calamari, tubes cut into rings

4 fluid ounces White Wine

4 Garlic Cloves, chopped

8 Sprigs fresh Thyme

1 Bay Leaf

2 fluid ounces Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Place all the ingredients in the bottom of a cataplana or a wide saucepan with a close fitting lid. Place over a low/medium heat, cover with the lid and cook for 5-8 minutes until the mussel and clam shells have steam open. Stir well and remove and discard any mussels or clams which haven't opened. Serve immediately.

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Serves: 4

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