Garlic Butter Clams with Herbs

Indulge in a delightful dish of succulent clams sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, infused with fresh herbs for a burst of flavor. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner for one.

Steps

1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. 2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. 3. Stir in the cleaned clams, parsley, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. 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. 6. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon over the clams.

200g fresh clams, cleaned 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Salt to taste Black pepper to taste 1 lemon wedge for serving