Garlic Steamed Clams

Bergy's Note:

Serve this as an appetizer for 6 persons or a feed for two. Serve with a fork & a spoon. You do not want to miss out on the great flavor of the broth!

• Total Time: 8 mins
• Prep Time: 2 mins
• Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3 dozen hard shelled clams , well scrubbed
• 1 tablespoon cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 cloves garlic , peeled & minced
• ¼ cup water
• ¼ cup wine
• ¼ cup parsley , chopped
• salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Discard any clams that are not firmly shut.
2. Place them in a bowl of cold water and sprinkle the cornmeal on the water, refrigerate for 1 1/2 hrs Drain& scrub the clams again under cold running water.
3. Heat the olive oil in a dutch oven or other heavy pot that has a firm fitting lid, throw in the garlic and saute for 5 minutes. Turn up the heat and pour in the water & wine.
4. Add clams close the lid, steam the clams for about 6 minutes, shake the pot a few times to redistribute the clams- do not remove the lid. Remove the clams with a slotted spoon, discard any clams that did not open Add the parsley, salt& pepper to the broth.
5. To serve, place the clams in a shallow bowl & pour the broth over them.

Reviews

[tonemarisoyyo]

The recipe was very easy to make.It was very quick to make. The only thing I changed was that I didn't have parsley so I used chives instead. Note this, either chives are bitter or the red wine that I used was. I can't figure which was. Anyway this is a good and easy recipe and it satisfied my atkin's dieting fiance. Thanks, Leo

[Gingin7]

First time doing steamed clams..so easy and delicious! Thanks Bergy!

[JulieCHopp]

Very good and easy to do. I didn't have parsley on hand so I just left it out and didn't miss it. I used white wine.