Clams Recipe

Time45m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Clean the Clams
Place the clams in a large bowl of cold water and let them soak for about 30 minutes to an hour. This helps to remove any sand or grit. Rinse them under cold water and set aside.
2
Mince the Garlic
Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.
3
Chop the Parsley
Wash and chop the fresh parsley, setting some aside for garnish.

4
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large pot or deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
5
Sauté the Garlic
Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
6
Add the Clams
Add the cleaned clams to the pot and stir gently to coat them in the garlic oil.
7
Pour in the Wine
Pour in the white wine and sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
8
Cook the Clams
Cover the pot and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the clams have opened up. Discard any clams that do not open.
9
Serve
Remove the pot from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.