Garlic Butter Clams with Fresh Herbs

Name: Garlic Butter Clams with Fresh Herbs
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 200g fresh clams, cleaned; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; Juice of half a lemon; Crusty bread (optional, for serving)

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15 minTotal time

easyDifficulty

350kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

200g fresh clams, cleaned
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of half a lemon
Crusty bread (optional, for serving)

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Indulge in a delightful dish of tender clams sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, finished with fresh herbs. This simple yet elegant recipe is perfect for a quick gourmet meal.

Main Dish

Steps

In a medium-sized pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the cleaned clams to the pan, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the clams have opened.
Remove the clams from the heat and discard any that remain closed.
Stir in the chopped parsley and basil, and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Serve the clams in a bowl, drizzled with the garlic butter sauce, and enjoy with crusty bread if desired.