Steamed Clams with Garlic Butter and Wine

Name: Steamed Clams with Garlic Butter and Wine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3 pounds Littleneck clams; 6 Tablespoons salted butter, divided; 1 Tablespoons garlic, finely minced; 1 cup Chardonnay, (Choose a buttery Chardonnay for rich sauce); 2 Tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 2 Tablespoons Italian parsley, (finely chopped); 1 lemon, cut into wedges, (for garnish)

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Jayne Harter - The Art of Food and Wine

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Steamed Clams with Garlic Butter and Wine

Ingredients

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3 pounds Littleneck clams6 Tablespoons salted butter, divided1 Tablespoons garlic, finely minced1 cup Chardonnay, (Choose a buttery Chardonnay for rich sauce)2 Tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed2 Tablespoons Italian parsley, (finely chopped)1 lemon, cut into wedges, (for garnish)

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Instructions

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Step 1

In a large heavy saute pan melt 3 tablespoons of the butter Add garlic and saute for 30-40 seconds until the garlic smells fragrantAdd wine and lemon juice and bring to a boilAdd clams and the remaining butter. Cover with lidSteam for about 8 minutes. Check to make sure your clams have opened.

Step 2

Remove from heat and remove any unopened clamsSprinkle with 1 tablespoon of parsleyTransfer to a large bowl or serve in the saute pan Serve with lemon wedges and extra 1 tablespoon of parsley on the side