Dinner: Clams and Lobster Enchilada

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Clams and Lobster Enchilada

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
4 whole dried árbol chiles
10 garlic cloves, crushed
Zest of one lemon
10 oregano sprigs
1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped (1 cup)
2 carrots, finely chopped (1 cup)
2 celery ribs, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 medium fennel bulb-trimmed, cored and finely chopped (1 cup)
1 1/2 large onions, finely chopped (2 cups)
6 cups tomato purée, preferably San Marzano
2 teaspoons sea salt, plus more for seasoning
Pepper
One 12-ounce bottle IPA or lager (an IPA can be very hoppy and a little bitter)
24 littleneck or cherrystone clams, scrubbed
Two 2-pound lobsters, halved lengthwise, claws cracked but intact (have your fishmonger prep the lobsters)

Instructions

In a very large saucepan, heat the olive oil over moderate heat until shimmering. Add the chiles and cook until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Stir in the garlic, lemon zest and oregano, then add the bell pepper, carrots, celery, fennel and onions, and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the tomato purée and 2 teaspoons of sea salt, season with pepper and cook until simmering, about 10 minutes. Stir in the beer and simmer for 10 minutes longer.
Nestle the clams and lobsters into the sauce. Cover and cook over low heat until the clams open and the lobster is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until just al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain. Serve the clams and lobster with the pasta and plenty of sauce.