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.
Servings 4
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
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 651IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
