Steamed Clams with White Wine and Garlic
Steamed clams are cooked together with wine wine, garlic, a touch of butter and loads of fresh herbs. And have extra crusty bread ready to soak up the delicious broth.
Prep Time40 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: clams, how to cook steamed clams, steamed clams, steamed clams with white wine
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 275kcal
Cost: $14
Begin by heating a large skillet or pot over medium heat and add the butter and olive oil. Cook until the butter is almost fully melted.
Add the chopped shallots and saute for cook for 2-3 minutes, until shallots just change color but not browned. Add in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring everything together.
Pour in the white wine and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute to reduce the wine slightly. Then add in the cleaned clams and give everyone one good stir.
Cover the skillet or pot with a lid, leaving a small opening so the alcohol can cook off. Cook clams until they all just open, about 7-9 minutes.
Once done, turn off the heat and add the fresh lemon juice and fresh herbs. Give everything one more good stir and serve with crusty bread.
- Clams are best enjoyed the same day they are purchased.
- Discard any clams with broken or cracked shells.
- Leave a small opening when placing a lid on the the pot, so the alcohol can escape and liquid can reduce slightly.
- Shellfish can be salty as is and i tend to under salt. You can always add more salt, for personal preference.
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 605IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg