Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRow 34Clams Recipe

Clams Recipe

Inspired by Row 34
Time45m
Serves4

Steamed clams with garlic butter.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the Clams

    Place the clams in a large bowl and cover them with cold water. Allow them to soak for about 20 minutes to help remove any sand or grit. Rinse the clams under cold running water to clean them thoroughly.

  2. 2

    Mince the Garlic

    While the clams are soaking, peel and mince the garlic cloves finely.

  3. 3

    Chop the Parsley

    Rinse the parsley under cold water, shake off excess moisture, and chop it finely.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Lemon

    Cut the lemon in half. You will use one half for juicing and the other half for garnish.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Melt the Butter

    In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the stick of unsalted butter. Let it melt completely, being careful not to let it brown.

  2. 6

    Sauté the Garlic

    Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

  3. 7

    Add White Wine

    Pour in the white wine and bring it to a simmer. Allow it to cook for about 2 minutes.

  4. 8

    Steam the Clams

    Add the cleaned clams to the pot and cover with a lid. Steam for about 5-7 minutes or until the clams have opened. Discard any clams that remain closed.

  5. 9

    Season and Garnish

    Once the clams are cooked, season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped parsley and squeeze the juice from half of the lemon over the clams. Serve immediately with the other lemon half for garnish.

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