Wine steamed clams recipe

Recipe ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 small garlic cloves, sliced thin
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth
• 2 dozen small hard-shelled clams, scrubbed well
• 1 cup fresh coriander sprigs, washed and spun dry
• 1/2 cup fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves, washed and spun dry
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
• Fresh coriander and/or parsley sprigs (for garnish)

Recipe method

• In a large heavy saucepan cook onion and half of garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened.
• Add wine or vermouth and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
• Add clams and steam, covered, over moderately high heat 5 to 7 minutes, transferring them as they open with tongs to a serving bowl and reserving cooking liquid.
• Discard clams that are unopened after 7 minutes.
• Keep clams warm.
• In a blender blend together coriander, parsley, butter, remaining garlic and lemon juice. Reserve cooking liquid until smooth.
• Pour sauce over clams and toss to combine.
• Garnish clams with herbs and serve with crusty Italian or French bread.

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Wine steamed clams recipe