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10-Minute Garlic Butter Clams

10-Minute Garlic Butter Clams | Quick & Delicious Seafood Dish

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Whip up this flavorful Garlic Butter Clams recipe in just 10 minutes! Made with fresh little neck clams, white wine, garlic, butter, and Italian parsley, this quick seafood dish is perfect for any occasion. Serve with slices of toasted hoagie rolls for a comforting and satisfying meal. Try it today!
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Keyword 'steamed clams, easy clams recipe, Italian clams recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 650
Author DelishDoers
Cost 30

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet with a lid

Ingredients

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 pounds little neck clams
  • 2 tablespoons Italian parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 4 toasted hoagie roll slices (one slice per serving)
  • 1 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste Skip the salt if clams were purged in salt water.

Instructions

Prep Your Clams

  • Rinse the clams thoroughly under cold water, discarding any with cracked shells or those that don’t close when tapped.
    Clams are cleaned for 10-Minute Garlic Butter Clams
  • If the clams haven’t been purged, soak them in salted water for 20-30 minutes to remove any sand (refer to the notes below). Rinse again after soaking.

Sauté the Aromatics

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced shallot and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent and fragrant.
    Add shallot for 10-Minute Garlic Butter Clams
  • Add the butter and stir until melted.
    Add butter for 10-Minute Garlic Butter Clams
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, being careful not to let it burn.
    Add garlic for 10-Minute Garlic Butter Clams

Steam the Clams

  • Add the clams and white wine to the skillet. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the liquid to a boil.
    Add white wine for 10-Minute Garlic Butter Clams
  • Season with pepper to taste. Use caution when adding salt, as the clams may already provide enough.
    Season with salt and pepper for 10-Minute Garlic Butter Clams
  • Cover the skillet with a lid and steam the clams for about 5 minutes, or until they open.
    Steam the lid on for 10-Minute Garlic Butter Clams

Finish with Herbs

  • Lower the heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Steam for 1 minute to soften the parsley.
    Add parsley for 10-Minute Garlic Butter Clams

Serve and Enjoy

  • Add a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
    Add lemon juice for 10-Minute Garlic Butter Clams
  • Spoon the clams and broth into a serving dish and serve with toasted hoagie rolls, perfect for dipping into the luxurious sauce.
    Serving 10-Minute Garlic Butter Clams

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Notes

Preparing Clams the Right Way

  1. Select Fresh Clams
    • Choose clams with tightly closed shells; discard any cracked or open ones.
  2. Purge Sand and Grit
    • Soak clams in cold, salted water (2-3 teaspoons salt per quart) for 20-30 minutes. Rinse under cold water.
  3. Clean the Shells
    • Scrub shells under running water to remove dirt and debris.
  4. Check Before Cooking
    • Discard clams that remain open, have cracked shells, or smell off.
  5. Cook Immediately
    • Cook fresh clams within a day. Steam or sauté for 3-5 minutes until they open. Discard any that don’t open.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcal