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Belly Clams Recipe

Inspired by Crab Shell
Time30m
Serves4

Dive into a delightful ocean experience with our Belly Clams, tender and juicy morsels harvested fresh from the sea. Each clam is delicately seasoned and sautéed to perfection, offering a burst of briny flavor that transports you straight to the coast. Served with a zesty garlic lemon butter sauce, this dish is a seafood lover's dream that will leave you craving more.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

1

Prepare the Clams

Rinse the clams under cold water to remove any sand or grit. Discard any clams that are open and do not close when tapped.

2

Sauté Aromatics

In a large pot or deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and diced shallots, sautéing for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.

3

Cook the Clams

Add the rinsed clams to the pot along with the white wine and red pepper flakes. Cover the pot and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the clams open up.

4

Finish the Dish

Once the clams have opened, reduce the heat to low and stir in the butter, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

5

Serve

Serve the belly clams hot, garnished with more parsley if desired. Enjoy with crusty bread or over pasta.