Steamed Clams Recipe

Steamed Clams Recipe

This Steamed clams recipe is an easy dish to make, where you allow the clams to steam in their own “liquor”. This recipe tastes fresh, as it combines butter, white wine, lemon and herbs, what more can you ask for?

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Ingredients:
3 lbs. Clams
4 tablespoons Butter
4 Garlic Cloves, diced
1/2 cup Onion
1 cup Dry White Wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
2 tablespoons Parsley, fresh chopped
2 tablespoons Cilantro, fresh chopped
2 tablespoons Chives, fresh chopped
2 Lemons
Red Pepper Flakes
Salt

Directions:
1. Fill a large bowl with cool water and soak the clams for 20-minutes.
2. Scrub the clams to clean them.
3. In a large sauté pan, melt butter on medium-high heat.
4. Add garlic, onion, salt and red pepper flakes and cook for 1-2 minutes.
5. Add wine and clams, cover and cook for 3-6 minutes (depending on the size of clams.)
6. Once clams are opened transfer to a bowl and ladle cooking liquid over clams.
7. Sprinkle with parsley, cilantro, chives and lemon.
8. Serve with a side of French bread or Sourdough for dipping.

Wine Pairings:
We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner.

Chenin Blanc
This steamed clams recipe is a nice light fresh tasting seafood dish. With these types of dishes I tend to go for a Chenin Blanc. I love a crisp French white wine with fresh seafood, as it’s the perfect accompaniment! Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Chenin Blanc wines-LetsHaveWine.com

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