Clams with Garlic and White Wine
A quick and elegant dish of clams steamed in white wine with garlic and parsley, served with crusty bread for dipping.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 20g
Ingredients
- 2 lb clams
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 loaf crusty bread
Instructions
- 1
Scrub the 2 lb clams under cold water, discarding any that are open or cracked. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the 4 sliced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add the clams and the 0.5 cup white wine. Cover and cook, shaking the pot occasionally, until the clams open, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Discard any clams that stay closed. Stir in the 0.25 cup chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Serve immediately in bowls with the cooking liquid and the crusty bread for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot with lid
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Colander
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