BUTTER-STEAMED CLAMS

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Categories     Low Sodium     Clam     Boil     Butter

Yield serves 8 as an appetizer, 4 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup Chicken Stock (page 230) or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup white wine
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 yellow onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 pounds Manila clams, scrubbed
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Pour the chicken stock and wine into a stockpot or a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for 10 minutes or until the liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup. The last 2 minutes of the reduction goes quickly, so check often. The liquid will resemble a brown glaze. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Add the garlic, onion, parsley, cilantro, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice to the pan and stir. Add the clams, cover the pan, and cook on high for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the clams open.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and discard any unopened clams. Add the butter and pepper, cover, and let sit until the butter melts, about 2 minutes. Toss gently.
  • Spoon the clams into bowls, spooning any liquid remaining in the pan over the top. Serve hot.

Taifur U'll isllam
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This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Pranto Halder
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my clams turned out tough and chewy.


Nevan Wilhelm
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Carson Workman
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create something really special.


Masfin Salamon
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This is a classic dish that is always a crowd-pleaser.


Goma Saran
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I've never cooked clams before, but this recipe made it so easy. The clams turned out perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


chicken sause broccoli yes
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I'm not a big fan of clams, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so good that I could have eaten it with just about anything.


Slekin Arush
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Christopher Roland
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the clams are always delicious.


rehan hameed
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This dish was amazing! The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Andrew Amir
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The sauce was a bit too salty for me. I think I'll use less salt next time.


robiul shike
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These clams were a bit overcooked for my taste. I think I'll try cooking them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Keith Hood
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. The clams are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Niyaz Dras Jan
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This is my new favorite way to cook clams. The butter and garlic sauce is so simple, but it really brings out the flavor of the clams. I also love that this dish is so quick and easy to make.


Osei Joseph
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These clams were incredibly tender and flavorful. The butter and garlic sauce was rich and decadent, and the white wine added a nice acidity that balanced out the richness. I served the clams over linguine, and it was a perfect meal.