The fresh taste of summer in a bowl
Lovage leaves are one of my favourite herbs of the summer. Think freshly cut grass with an intense herbal flavour that is often described as similar to the centre leaves of celery or a more complex parsley. Both flat-leaf parsley and celery tops work well as an alternative.
Serves six
clams 1kg, net weight, palourde or manila
extra virgin olive oil 4 tbsp, plus more for serving
banana shallots 2, peeled and sliced horizontally thinly
salt ½ tsp
garlic 1 clove, peeled and grated
dried chilli flakes ¼ tsp
linguine 400g
riesling wine 250ml
creme fraiche 75g
lovage 1 bunch, or flat leaf parsley, picked and roughly chopped
lemon juice to taste
salt to taste
