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Clóchinas al Vapor
Also known as: Clóchinas valencianas al vapor
Valencian mussels steamed with garlic, lemon and extra-virgin olive oil.
About Clóchinas al Vapor
Clóchinas al vapor are Valencia's small seasonal mussels served simply steamed. This profile follows Mercavalència's traditional version with garlic, lemon and extra-virgin olive oil, leaving its bay leaf and black pepper suggestions optional.
The clóchinas have an intense briny sweetness, brightened by lemon and fresh garlic. Extra-virgin olive oil rounds the shellfish liquor with a soft fruity richness without masking the clean maritime flavour.
The opened dark shells reveal small orange-beige mussels in a pale, glossy cooking liquor. Lemon pieces and garlic remain visible among the shells, with a light sheen of olive oil across the surface.
Allergens in this recipe
Contains: Molluscs.
Other allergen details are unconfirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Clóchinas al Vapor
Mercavalència's Traditional Clóchinas al Vapor.
- Valencian clóchinasBriny seasonal shellfish base
- GarlicPungent aromatic flavour
- LemonBright citrus aroma and acidity
- Extra-virgin olive oilFruity richness
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Valencian clóchinas: . The regional Valencian mussel is mapped to the established mussel route, with its local name retained.
- Garlic:
- Lemon:
- Extra-virgin olive oil:
Origins & food traditions
Mercavalència supplies the complete selected traditional Valencian recipe of clóchinas, garlic, lemon and olive oil, with bay leaf and black pepper explicitly optional. Visit València independently identifies clóchinas as small, strongly flavoured seasonal Valencian mussels commonly cooked by steaming.
Countries
- Spain
- SpainCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Valencian Cuisine
- Spanish Cuisine
- Valencian CuisineCatalogue link pending review
AI-generated illustration of one possible presentation. Recipes and ingredients vary; the image does not establish allergen content.