STEAMED CLAMS OR MUSSELS

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Make and share this Steamed Clams or Mussels recipe from Food.com.

Provided by love4culinary

Categories     Mussels

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup basil, chopped
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 lbs fresh clams or 4 lbs mussels
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
fresh basil, enough to garnish

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, heat your oil very hot.
  • Add the garlic and saute quickly for 1 minute.
  • Add chopped basil, wine, broth, butter and bring to a boil.
  • Then add clams or mussels, cover with a lid, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove lid, and stir well.
  • Replace lid and continue cooking til open.
  • With slotted spoon, remove clams/mussels and distribute them into 4 pasta bowls.
  • Season broth with salt and pepper, and pour hot broth over clams/mussels.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.

OKOSA BEATRICE
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Zsian Roberts
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I'm not a fan of seafood, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The clams were tender and flavorful and the broth was delicious.


Alem Yitbarek
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover clams.


Mrs. Ruzina
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The clams are always tender and juicy and the broth is flavorful.


Hadiza Adam
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The clams were a bit tough, but the sauce was very good.


Hisho Konnan
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making it again.


Infinite Ent
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I'm not a big fan of clams, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The clams were tender and flavorful.


Faith Merwin
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The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.


Naomi Omondi
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Gilo Khoshaba
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The clams were a bit sandy, but overall the dish was very good.


Mazhar Ch
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I've never cooked clams before, but this recipe made it easy. The clams turned out perfect and the sauce was amazing.


Christopher McCormick
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These steamed clams were absolutely delicious! The broth was flavorful and the clams were tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


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