Garlic Butter Clams with White Wine Cream Sauce
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
Garlic Butter Clams with White Wine Cream Sauce
Description
This recipe highlights little neck clams simmered in a garlic butter sauce with finely diced shallots and a touch of red pepper flakes to add gentle heat. The clams are soaked beforehand to remove grit, then cooked in a mixture of clam juice and dry white wine until they open, ensuring they remain tender and flavorful.
A finishing addition of heavy cream enriches the sauce, creating a creamy consistency that coats the clams and pools elegantly on the plate. The dish is seasoned simply with salt and black pepper and garnished with freshly chopped parsley and chives, contributing freshness and color.
Serve the clams immediately to enjoy their tender texture and the creamy, lightly spiced sauce. This preparation pairs well with fresh bread for dipping or a light side to complement the seafood's delicate flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds clams little neck variety
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 shallot diced, medium
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, crushed
- 1 cup clam juice
- ¾ cup white wine dry
- ½ cup heavy cream
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped fresh
Instructions
- Soak clams in cold water for at least 30 minutes; drain well.
- Melt butter in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic, shallots and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in clam juice and wine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until slightly reduced, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in clams. Reduce heat to low; cover, with a tight-fitting lid, and cook until the clams have opened, stirring once, about 8-10 minutes. Discard any unopened clams.
- Remove from heat; stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley and chives, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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