Add the hot red pepper flakes and salt to taste.

Season with hot red pepper flakes and set aside.

Season to taste with salt and hot red pepper flakes.

Jalapenos or just hot red pepper flakes will also work.

Add the tomatoes, red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, 1 minute.

When the clams have opened, season them with the red pepper flakes.

Stir in the capers and season with red pepper flakes.

The whole dish gets a little kick from the red pepper flakes.

If you like, add a little more red pepper flakes.

The amount of red pepper flakes can be adjusted to taste.