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Clams with Garlic & White Wine

A briny clams steamed with lots of garlic and white wine. A perfect appetizer or light main course.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 3 dozen littleneck clams, fresh or frozen
  • 4 tablespoons of butter
  • 3 large garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup of dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
  • fresh parsley, finely chopped (garnish)
  • lemon wedges

Instructions

  • If using fresh clams, soak them in cool salt water for an hour and then scrub and rinse them. Place them in a clean bowl and set aside until you are ready to steam them (if using frozen clams, steam them frozen, no need to thaw)
  • Place a large pot of medium heat 
  • Add 4 tablespoons of butter, 3 finely minced garlic cloves and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes and cook while stirring for about 60 seconds 
  • Add 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, a cup of dry white wine and 3 pounds of cleaned clams
  • Cover and cook for about 8 minutes shaking the pot occasionally (discard any clams that have not opened after 8 minutes)
  • Transfer the pot off of the heat and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges 
  • Serve with crusty bread