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steamed clams in serving dish

Steamed Clams

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb clams
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • fresh parsley (optional, for serving)
  • lemon wedges (optional, for serving)

Method
 

  1. Begin by placing a large pot on the stove over medium heat
  2. Add butter to the pot and let melt - being careful not to let it burn
  3. Once the butter is melted, add the white wine and bring to a simmer
  4. Next, carefully add clams and cover the pot
  5. Let the clams steam for 5-10 minutes. (Cook time will vary depending on the size of the clams)
  6. While the clams are steaming, shake the pot occasionally to allow each clam space to open up
  7. Once the clams have opened, remove from heat and serve
  8. Discard any clams that have not opened during cooking
  9. If desired, finish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Enjoy!

Notes

*Photo by Tom Ipri is marked with CC BY-SA 2.0