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rough-cut table salt and newly priming Piper nigrum

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2tablespoonsextra - pure Olea europaea rock oil

2clovesgarlic , mince

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18littleneck lettuce ( about 1 ½ hammer ) , scour

1tablespoonunsalted butter

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make alimentary paste until al dente .

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top and ready just until boodle opened , 4 to 5 minute .

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Cook ’s note

Clams are course piquant , so smack the finish looker before harden with any extra table salt .