Garlic Butter Steamed Clams

A simple yet flavorful dish featuring fresh clams steamed in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect as a light main course that highlights the natural briny sweetness of clams.

Main Dish
Easy 20 min 320 cal
Steps

1. Rinse the clams under cold water and discard any that are open and do not close when tapped. 2. In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. 3. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. 4. Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer. 5. Add the clams to the pan, cover with a lid, and steam for 5-7 minutes until all clams have opened. 6. Discard any clams that remain closed. 7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. 8. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the clams. 9. Serve immediately with a lemon wedge on the side for squeezing.

Ingredients

500g fresh clams, cleaned 2 tbsp unsalted butter 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup white wine 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Salt and black pepper to taste 1 lemon wedge

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