Recipe

Garlic Clams Recipe

	Jaie / All my dishes 1 year, 1 month ago If you're lucky enough to have clams, try this. Not really quick, but it is easy to make. Great for a picnic or outdoor event. Double our triple for how ever many guests you have. Prep:30m Cook:10m Servings:4	Jaie
	impressive simple

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Ingredients

2 pounds littleneck clams

2 teaspoons of olive oil

2 tablespoons finely chopped onions, I just always use sweet or red

2 tablespoons chopped garlic

1/2 cup dry white wine, something you'd drink (NOT grocery store cooking wine...yuck!)

1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper (can be omitted)

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, no seeds

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Discard any clams that remain open when tapped with your fingers. (They are junk)

To clean clams, scrub with a stiff brush under cold running water.

Soak the clams in a mixture of 1/2 cup of salt to 1 gallon of water for 20 minutes. Drain water and repeat 2 more times. (This is the most time-consuming part, but I learned this while living in Baltimore. I had "sandy clams" up in New England once and thought I'd never eat another clam again. Then, I got this tip!)

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.

Add onion and garlic; cook and stir about 2-3 minutes or until garlic is tender but not brown.

Add clams, wine, pepper and lemon juice.

Cover

Simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until clams open.

Transfer clams as they open to a large bowl; cover

Discard any clams the do not open!!!

Increase heat to high.

Add parsley, boil until liquid reduces to about 1/2 cup.

Pour over clams.

Serve immediately.

Garnish with extra parsley springs, if you're feeling fancy :)