Clams Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Freshly steamed clams with garlic and butter.

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Ingredients

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1
Clean the clams
Rinse the clams thoroughly under cold water to remove any sand or grit. Discard any clams that are open and do not close when tapped.
2
Prepare the garlic and parsley
Mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh parsley. Set aside.

3
Melt the butter
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
4
Sauté garlic
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
5
Steam the clams
Add the cleaned clams to the pot and cover. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the clams open up. Discard any clams that do not open.
6
Season and serve
Once the clams are opened, sprinkle with chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to taste. Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the clams.
7
Serve
Serve the clams immediately in a bowl with the garlic butter sauce for dipping.