Garlic Butter Clams with Lemon

Name: Garlic Butter Clams with Lemon
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 200g fresh clams (cleaned); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1/4 cup white wine (or vegetable broth); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped); Salt and pepper to taste; 1 lemon (for zest and juice); Crusty bread (for serving)

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15 minTotal time

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350kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

200g fresh clams (cleaned)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 cup white wine (or vegetable broth)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon (for zest and juice)
Crusty bread (for serving)

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Indulge in the rich flavors of fresh clams sautéed in a delicious garlic butter sauce, finished with a squeeze of zesty lemon. This dish is quick to prepare and makes for a perfect main course that’s both elegant and satisfying.

Main Dish

Steps

In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the white wine and bring to a gentle boil.
Add the cleaned clams to the skillet and cover. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the clams open up.
Discard any clams that remain closed.
Stir in the chopped parsley, lemon zest, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.