At The Town Dock, we believe that great seafood is the starting point for culinary creativity. Today, we are excited to share a recipe that brings a fiery, flavor-packed twist to a classic seafood staple: the Gochujang Glazed Jumbo Clam Strip Sandwich.
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As global flavors continue to trend, the fusion of sweet, savory, and spicy notes has become a favorite among seafood lovers. This recipe perfectly captures that "swicy" profile by pairing the natural sweetness of our tender clams with the rich, fermented heat of gochujang—a Korean red chili paste that is taking the culinary world by storm.
The Perfect Crunch Meets Bold Heat
The star of this dish is, of course, The Town Dock Jumbo Breaded Clam Strips, available for a limited time only! Known for their consistent size and tender texture, they fry up to a perfect golden crisp in just minutes. In this sandwich, that crunch provides the perfect canvas for a sticky, savory glaze made from honey, kimchi brine, and gochujang.
But a great sandwich is all about balance. The heat of the glaze is cooled down by a bed of soft Bibb lettuce and the refreshing crunch of thinly sliced Persian cucumbers. Topped with pickled red onions for a zesty kick and fresh cilantro to brighten the palate, every bite offers a complex symphony of textures and flavors. And the vessel for all this deliciousness? A toasted brioche bun that adds just the right amount of buttery richness.
Limited Time Offer: The Town Dock Clam Strips
Before we dive into the kitchen, we have some exciting news for our clam aficionados. For a limited time, The Town Dock Jumbo Breaded Clam Strips are available! These impress customers their sweet flavor and hearty bite, making them perfect for traditional clam rolls or appetizer baskets. Contact us or ask your distributor today—get them before they’re gone!
Quick, Easy, and Ready in Minutes
One of the best things about this Gochujang Glazed Clam Strip Sandwich is how incredibly fast it comes together. With a cook time of just two minutes and a total prep time of 15 minutes, you can have a gourmet seafood sandwich ready in less than 20 minutes. It’s an ideal solution for a busy weeknight dinner or a high-margin special on a bistro menu.
Ready to bring some heat to your plate? Let’s get cooking.
Recipe: Gochujang Glazed Clam Tender Sandwich
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 2 minutes Ready in: 17 minutes Serves: 4
Ingredients:
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1 lb. bag The Town Dock Clam Tenders
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2 tbsp. gochujang paste
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1 tbsp. honey
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1 tbsp. kimchi brine (plus 1/2 cup prepared kimchi, divided)
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4 brioche buns, toasted
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1/2 head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
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1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup pickled red onions, drained
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Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Preparation:
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Fry clam tenders at 350°F until crisp and fully heated through, about 2 minutes.
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Combine gochujang, honey and kimchi brine together in large bowl. Add clam tenders
and toss to coat.
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Top bottom bun with lettuce, a few glazed clam strips, kimchi, cucumbers, pickled red
onion, cilantro and bun lid. Serve and enjoy.