Garlic Butter Clams with Fresh Herbs

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
easy 15 min 350 cal
Steps

1. In a medium-sized pan, melt the butter over medium heat. 2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. 3. Add the cleaned clams to the pan, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the clams have opened. 4. Remove the clams from the heat and discard any that remain closed. 5. Stir in the chopped parsley and basil, and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. 6. Serve the clams in a bowl, drizzled with the garlic butter sauce, and enjoy with crusty bread if desired.

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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