Steamed clams in white wine

Ingredients for 2-4 people

3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine or dry Vermouth
2 pounds of clams (Littlenecks or Manilla), rinsed and cleaned
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
*optional 1 small lemon cut into wedges

22 min · Easy

Directions

1. Melt butter in a medium pot over medium heat.

2. Add garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until garlic is fragrant but not burned.

3. Add wine and increase heat to medium-high until wine is brought to a simmering boil.

4. Add clams and cooked covered for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until clams have opened.

5. Discard any clams still closed.

6. Add parsley and give the pot a quick stir.

7. Transfer clams and broth to a large serving bowl, serving with lemon wedges on the side.

appetizers, butter, garlic, onion, parsley, steaming, white wine, clams February 22, 2012 13:05

Author savorysweetlife.com/2010/04/st...