Garlic Butter Clams with Lemon

Indulge in this delightful dish of clams sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, finished with a zesty lemon twist. Perfect for a quick yet elegant seafood meal.

Main Dish
easy 15 min 250 cal
Steps

1. In a medium pot, bring 1 inch of water to a simmer and add the clams. 2. Cover and steam for about 5-7 minutes until clams open. Discard any that remain closed. 3. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. 4. Add the steamed clams to the skillet, along with the lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat in the garlic butter. 5. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. 6. Serve immediately, with crusty bread if desired to soak up the sauce.

Ingredients

10 fresh clams, cleaned 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Juice of 1/2 lemon Salt and pepper to taste Crusty bread for serving (optional)

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