Garlic Butter Clams with Fresh Herbs

Indulge in a delightful dish of clams sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, enhanced with fresh herbs for a burst of flavor. Perfect as a main dish, this recipe is quick to prepare and full of oceanic goodness.

Main Dish
easy 15 min 350 cal
Steps

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted. 2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. 3. Add the cleaned clams to the skillet and stir well to coat them in the garlic butter. 4. Cover the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the clams open up. 5. Discard any clams that do not open. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the chopped parsley and basil. 6. Serve the clams immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Ingredients

200g fresh clams, cleaned 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Lemon wedges for serving

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