Baby Clams Recipe

Time40m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Clean the Clams
Rinse the baby clams under cold running water to remove any sand or grit. Soak them in a bowl of cold water for about 20 minutes to allow them to expel any remaining sand.
2
Chop Aromatics
Finely mince the garlic cloves and shallots. Roughly chop the fresh parsley leaves, discarding the stems.

3
Sauté Aromatics
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and shallots, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
4
Add Clams
Carefully add the cleaned baby clams to the pot, along with the white wine, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
5
Cook Clams
Cover the pot and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the clams have opened. Discard any clams that do not open.
6
Finish and Serve
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Serve the clams immediately, garnishing with additional parsley if desired.