Top Neck Clams - 6 Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Clean the Clams
Rinse the top neck clams under cold running water to remove any sand or grit. Scrub the shells gently with a brush if necessary.
2
Soak the Clams
Place the cleaned clams in a bowl of fresh water and let them soak for about 20 minutes. This will help them expel any remaining sand.

3
Melt the Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
4
Add Garlic
Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
5
Add Lemon Juice and Seasonings
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
6
Add Parsley
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.

7
Cook the Clams
In a large pot, add the soaked clams and pour the garlic butter sauce over them. Cover the pot and cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until the clams open up.
8
Discard Unopened Clams
After cooking, discard any clams that did not open during the cooking process.

9
Plate and Garnish
Serve the clams on a platter, drizzling with any remaining garlic butter sauce. Garnish with lemon wedges and extra parsley if desired.