Jul 13 2026
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Littleneck Clams Recipe

Inspired by Herb & Wood
Time1h
Serves4

wood-fired sourdough, tomato broth, garlic herb butter

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Ingredients

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Clams

Tomato Broth

Garlic Herb Butter

Wood-Fired Sourdough

Method

Prepare Clams

  1. 1

    Soak Clams

    In a large bowl, soak the littleneck clams in water for about 30 minutes to remove any sand. Rinse thoroughly.

Make Tomato Broth

  1. 2

    Sauté Ingredients

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.

  2. 3

    Add Tomatoes and Broth

    Stir in canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

Cook Clams

  1. 4

    Add Clams to Broth

    Add the soaked clams to the tomato broth. Cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes until clams have opened. Discard any clams that do not open.

Make Garlic Herb Butter

  1. 5

    Prepare Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add minced garlic, chopped parsley, and thyme. Stir until fragrant and combined.

Serve

  1. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the clams in the tomato broth, drizzling with garlic herb butter. Toast the sourdough bread over wood fire until golden and serve alongside.

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