DRUNKEN CLAMS

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After swimming in white wine and butter, these little guys are ready to karaoke on your tastebuds. A lesson in moderation.

Provided by Patrick Johnson

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

50 little neck clams, live
1/3 c kosher salt (iodized will kill clams)
1 c cornmeal
1 Tbsp butter, unsalted
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 c dry white wine
1/4 c fresh lemon juice (plus extra lemons for serving)
zest of one lemon
1 Tbsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
3 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. 1 hour before cooking mix kosher salt, cornmeal and cold water to fill large bowl. Add clams and refrigerate for 1 hour to remove sand.
  • 2. Remove clams from cornmeal mixture and scrub well under cold running water.
  • 3. Melt butter over medium heat in large stockpot, add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  • 4. Add wine, lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes and mix well into mixture.
  • 5. Gently add clams in one layer.
  • 6. Bring liquid to boil then cover tightly and lower heat to gentle simmer. Steam until clams open...typically between 10 and 12 minutes. Discard all clams that did not open.
  • 7. To serve, add clams to a large bowl, pour broth over the clams and sprinkle with parsley. Add more lemon juice if desired. Use crusty french bread to soak up the broth.

arun kumararea
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I'm not a big fan of clams, but I really enjoyed this dish. The white wine and garlic sauce was delicious.


Jordan Pennock
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These drunken clams are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Teia X
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I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Fkm Raj
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always a success. The clams are always tender and flavorful.


Eva Alvarado
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These drunken clams are amazing! The white wine and garlic really bring out the flavor of the clams.


Muhammad Israr Jalal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the clams turned out tough. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Chinnu Narala
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The drunken clams were a bit too salty for my taste.


Malik Shahid
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These drunken clams are the perfect appetizer for a party. They're easy to make and always a hit.


Kaitlyn Onders Anderson
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Solomon Olamide
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. The clams are always tender and flavorful.


Ntokozo Mthethwa
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These drunken clams were a hit at my last party! The combination of white wine, garlic, and butter was perfect.