Clams in White Wine Sauce with Serrano Garlic Butter

Clams always make me think of summer at home in New Jersey - everyone gathered around on our patio outside and my dad taking the clams off the grill and passing them around for everyone to share.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword clams, garlic, grilled bread, serrano, white wine, wine

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 237kcal

Ingredients

1 cup dry white wine
2 pounds scrubbed littleneck clams
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small Serrano pepper, deseeded and finely diced
½ medium lemon
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Grilled crusty bread, for serving

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Instructions

Heat a large pot over medium heat, add the white wine and bring to a boil then add the clams.
Cover the pot and steam the clams until they open, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon transfer the clams to a large serving bowl.
Heat a small saucepot over medium-low heat, add the butter and allow to melt. Add the garlic and Serrano, and cook, stirring frequently for about 2 minutes.
Remove the pot from heat and drizzle the butter over the steamed clams. Squeeze the lemon juice over the top and garnish with cilantro. Serve with grilled bread.

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