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Garlic Butter Clams with White Wine Cream Sauce

Garlic Butter Clams with White Wine Cream Sauce Delight

This easy Garlic Butter Clams with White Wine Cream Sauce transforms little neck clams into a delightful dish worthy of any special occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Clams
  • 2 pounds Little Neck Clams Select tightly closed clams for the best flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adjust salt if using salted butter.
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced) Substitute with garlic paste if needed.
  • 1 medium Shallots (diced) Yellow or sweet onions can be used.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to heat preference.
  • 1 cup Clam Juice Chicken stock is a suitable alternative.
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine A drinkable wine or chicken stock for non-alcoholic option.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Half and half can lighten it up.
  • to taste Kosher Salt Essential seasoning.
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential seasoning.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley For garnish.
  • 2 tablespoons Chives For garnish.

Equipment

  • Large stockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by soaking the little neck clams in a large bowl of cold salted water for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. In a large stockpot, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat until bubbling but not browned. Add minced garlic and diced shallots, sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the clam juice and dry white wine, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add soaked clams to the pot, cover and steam on low heat for 8-10 minutes until clams have opened.
  5. Remove pot from heat and carefully stir in ½ cup of heavy cream. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Ladle clams and sauce into serving bowls, garnishing with parsley and chives. Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Always discard any cracked or open clams before cooking. Soaking clams purges sand; rinse thoroughly afterward.

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