Description
Spicy clams, garlic, butter, and red pepper flakes make this a quick, flavorful weeknight meal. Add wine for a complete dinner!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (118 ml) real butter
- 5 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 cups (473 ml) dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon heaping dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon heaping dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 36-50 fresh clams
Instructions
- Prep fresh clams by placing them in cool tap water and adding ½ teaspoon of black pepper.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat (approximately 375°F/190°C) until melted.
- Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Add white wine and spices until simmering. Add clams and cover.
- Cook over medium heat (approximately 300°F/150°C) until clams open, approximately 5-10 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open.
- Serve in bowls and ladle broth over them.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use unsalted butter and season the finished dish to taste.
- If you don’t have dry white wine, use chicken broth or clam juice instead.
- Store leftover clams and broth in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 100