Crayfish & Clam Linguine

I have always enjoyed putting combinations together that are kind of yin and yang price-wise. It’s a way of serving something special while not blowing the budget, as the cheaper main ingredient helps stretch the more expensive product. Truth be known, while clams are considered by many as a little way down the sliding seafood scale, I will always go into bat for these delicious molluscs, which not only offer up a great little chew but make their own incredible stock for a dish. By all means, instead of crayfish try other seafood with the clams such as prawns, scampi, or lovely chunks of fresh sautéed fish. My advice is to get everything prepped and ready to go before you begin, as it needs to all come together pretty quickly.

Serves 8.