Garlic Clams with Cilantro & Toast
Portuguese clams steamed in white wine, garlic, and cilantro—ready in 15 minutes. Serve with crusty toast for soaking up every drop of broth.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 22g

Ingredients
- 1.5 lb littleneck clams
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 slices crusty bread
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Rinse clams under cold water, scrubbing shells with a stiff brush to remove any sand.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until fragrant, about 60 seconds.
- 3
Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly—stop before it browns.
- 4
Pour in white wine, then add clams. Cover and cook 5-7 minutes until all shells open.
- 5
Discard any unopened shells, stir in cilantro, and season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Serve clams and broth in bowls with toasted bread on the side for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- large stainless steel skillet with lid
- stiff brush
- wooden spoon
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
CookSnap is a free iOS app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations.



