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Garlic Butter Steamed Clams
This is the easiest way to make restaurant-quality steamed clams at home. The clams open just enough to release their briny juices, blending with the garlic, wine and butter for a broth you’ll want to drink straight from the bowl. Don’t forget plenty of crusty bread for sopping up every last bit!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- bowl
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Scrub the clams well under cold running water, discarding any that are cracked or stay open when tapped.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large, wide pot with a lid over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook gently until fragrant and just starting to turn golden, about ⏱️ 1-2 minutes.
olive oil3 tablespoons
3
Increase the heat to medium-high, then pour in the wine and water. Bring to a simmer, then carefully add the clams, being careful not to crack their shells.
4
Cover, then give the pot a little shake and let them steam for about ⏱️ 3 minutes, then check to see if any have opened.
5
As soon as each clam opens, use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer it to a large serving bowl. Cover for another minute, then check again and remove more opened clams. Continue until all clams have opened, discarding any that don’t open after ⏱️ 15 minutes.
6
Reduce the heat to low, then whisk in the cold butter, a few pieces at a time, until the sauce becomes silky and emulsified.
7
Stir in the parsley, then season with freshly ground black pepper. Taste and add a pinch of salt, but only if needed. Clams are very salty on their own and typically don’t need more.
8
Pour the sauce over the clams, then sprinkle with more parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges and plenty of crusty bread for dipping.
lemon wedges (for serving)crusty bread (for serving)
Nutrition Facts
calories
272 kcal
fat Content
28 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.1 g
sugar Content
0.3 g
sodium Content
6 mg
protein Content
0.4 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
45 mg
carbohydrate Content
2 g
saturated Fat Content
12 g
unsaturated Fat Content
14 g
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