Wine steamed clams recipe



Recipe for wine steamed clams in our easy seafood recipes collection.

Recipe ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 small garlic cloves, sliced thin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth
  • 2 dozen small hard-shelled clams, scrubbed well
  • 1 cup fresh coriander sprigs, washed and spun dry
  • 1/2 cup fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves, washed and spun dry
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
  • Fresh coriander and/or parsley sprigs, for garnish

How to make wine steamed clams

  • In a large heavy saucepan cook onion and half of garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened.
  • Add wine or vermouth and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
  • Add clams and steam, covered, over moderately high heat 5 to 7 minutes, transferring them as they open with tongs to a serving bowl and reserving cooking liquid.
  • Discard clams that are unopened after 7 minutes.
  • Keep clams warm.
  • In a blender blend together coriander, parsley, butter, remaining garlic and lemon juice. Reserve cooking liquid until smooth.
  • Pour sauce over clams and toss to combine.
  • Garnish clams with herbs and serve with crusty Italian or French bread.

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