Garlic Butter Clams with Lemon

Name: Garlic Butter Clams with Lemon
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 12 fresh clams, cleaned; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); Juice of 1/2 lemon; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); Salt and pepper to taste

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15 minTotal time

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250kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

12 fresh clams, cleaned
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Salt and pepper to taste

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Indulge in this quick and flavorful dish featuring fresh clams sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon. Perfect for a light main dish that brings the taste of the sea right to your table.

Main Dish

Steps

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cleaned clams to the skillet and pour in the lemon juice.
Cover the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the clams open up.
Discard any clams that do not open. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.