Jul 14 2026

Clams Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Clams Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the Clams

    Rinse the fresh clams under cold water to remove any sand or debris. Soak them in a bowl of fresh water for about 20 minutes to allow them to purge any remaining sand.

  2. 2

    Mise en Place

    Mince the garlic and chop the parsley finely. Measure out the olive oil, white wine, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté Garlic

    In a large pot or deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

  2. 4

    Add Clams

    Add the cleaned clams to the pot and stir to combine with the garlic and oil.

  3. 5

    Deglaze with Wine

    Pour in the white wine and add the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high and cover the pot. Let the clams steam for about 5-7 minutes or until they have opened up.

  4. 6

    Add Parsley

    Once the clams have opened, remove the pot from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Discard any clams that did not open.

  5. 7

    Serve

    Serve the clams immediately in bowls with the broth from the pot. They can be accompanied by crusty bread for dipping.

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