Steamed Clams on the Half Shell
Delight your taste buds with this effortlessly elegant recipe for Steamed Clams on the Half Shell! Featuring briny, tender clams steamed to perfection in a rich blend of garlic, unsalted butter, and dry white wine, this dish is bursting with fresh, ocean-inspired flavors. A sprinkle of fragrant parsley and a squeeze of bright lemon elevate the dish, while crusty bread served on the side makes the perfect companion to soak up the luscious garlic butter broth. Ready in just 25 minutes and ideal for sharing, this simple yet sophisticated recipe is perfect as an appetizer or light main course. Whether you're planning a seafood dinner party or a cozy night in, this quick and delectable clam recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 24 pieces fresh clams
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 whole lemon
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 loaf crusty bread
Instructions
Begin by scrubbing each clam under cold running water to remove any sand or debris. Discard any clams that are cracked or do not close when tapped.
Mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the parsley. Cut the lemon into wedges for serving.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pour in the white wine and stir in the salt and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the cleaned clams to the pot. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and steam the clams for 6-8 minutes, or until all the clams have opened. Discard any clams that remain closed.
Using tongs, carefully transfer the cooked clams to a serving platter. Remove the top shell from each clam, leaving the meat attached to the bottom shell.
Drizzle some of the garlic butter and wine mixture from the pot over the clams on the half shell.
Sprinkle the clams with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
Optional: Serve with slices of crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1824 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.3 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.0 g | 155% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 365 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 2090 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.0 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 115.8 g | 232% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 490 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 108.9 mg | 605% | |
| Potassium | 2843 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
