Recipe
Steamed Garlic Clams
25 minutes
Ingredients
| 5 | tablespoons Unsalted Butter, divided |
| 1 | tablespoon fresh minced garlic |
| 1 | cup white wine |
| 1 | tablespoon lemon juice |
| 3 | dozen little neck clams, rinsed and scrubbed |
| 1/3 | cup chopped fresh Italian parsley |
| Wedges from 1 lemon for garnish, if desired |
Method
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Step 1
2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
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Step 2
Add wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil.
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Step 3
Add clams and remaining butter. Cover and steam until clams have opened (about 7-8 minutes). Occasionally shake skillet while steaming.
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Step 4
Discard any clams that do not open. Sprinkle evenly with parsley and garnish with lemon wedges, if desired. Serve with a french baguette or on their own!
