Buttery Garlic Steamed Clams
Quick and easy buttery garlic steamed clams recipe. Learn how to make tender clams in a rich garlic and white wine sauce, perfect as an appetizer or served over pasta.
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Cost: 10
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet with Lid
- 1 Wooden Spoon For stirring
- 1 Serving Dish For plating
Ingredients
- 5 Unsalted Butter divided
- 1 Fresh Minced Garlic
- 1 cup White Wine
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 3 dozen Countneck Clams Rinsed and Scrubbed
- 1/3 cup Chopped fresh Italian parsley
- Lemon Wedges
Instructions
- In a large skillet (that has a lid), melt 2-½ tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil.1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- Add clams and remaining butter. Cover and steam until clams have opened (about 7-8 minutes). Occasionally shake the skillet while steaming.3 dozen Countneck Clams
- Discard any clams that do not open. Sprinkle evenly with parsley and garnish with lemon wedges, if desired. Serve with a French baguette or over a bed of cooked pasta.
Notes
This velvety, buttery, garlic white wine sauce is what makes these clams. If you eat these without pasta to soak up all that goodness, make sure you’ve got plenty of crusty baguette slices. This is a must!
