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Buttery Steamed Clams

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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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Keyword: easy clam recipe, garlic clams, seafood recipe, steamed clams, white wine clam sauce
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
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!