Cockles A La Marinera

Ingredients

• Fresh cockles: 2 lbs
• Extra Virgin Olive oil La Maison des Chefs 1 liter: 3 tbsp
• Onion: 1 small, diced
• Garlic: 3 cloves
• Tomatoes: 2 diced
• White wine: 1/2 cup
• Paprika: 1 tsp
• Bay leaf: 1
• Fresh parsley: 1/4 cup
• Salt and pepper: to taste

Instructions

1. Clean the cockles thoroughly by soaking them in cold salted water for 30 minutes. Rinse and discard any that are open and don't close when tapped.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic, diced tomatoes, and paprika. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the white wine and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
5. Add the cleaned cockles to the pot, cover with a lid, and cook for 5 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally, until all the cockles have opened.
6. Discard any cockles that haven't opened.
7. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately with bread to soak up the delicious sauce.