Garlic Butter Steamed Clams
Briny littlenecks popped open in a garlicky butter and wine broth you will want to drink.
25minutes
4servings
290calories
25gprotein
$4.00per serving
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 4 lb clams
- 5 tbsp butter
- 5 cloves garlic
- 0.75 cup white wine
- 1 lemon
- 0.25 cup parsley
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 baguette
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Scrub the clams and soak in cold salted water 15 minutes to purge any grit, then drain.
- 2
Melt the butter in a wide pot over medium heat and cook the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Pour in the wine and bring to a hard simmer.
- 4
Add the clams, cover, and steam 6 to 8 minutes until they open, discarding any that do not.
- 5
Shower with chopped parsley and lemon juice.
- 6
Serve straight from the pot with toasted baguette for the broth.
