Clams in a White Wine Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Clams in a White Wine Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Water; 5 pounds Clams, Preferably Fresh; 1/4 cups Olive Oil; 4 Tablespoons Butter; 3 cloves Garlic, Thinly Sliced; 1/2 cups Onions, Sliced; 1 cup Leeks, Sliced; 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper; 2 cups White Wine (Chardonnay Works Well); 1 cup Heavy Cream (or Use Coconut Milk For An Interesting Twist!); 1 cup Diced Tomatoes; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Basil, Chopped

Servings: persons

2 cups Water
5 pounds Clams, Preferably Fresh
1/4 cups Olive Oil
4 Tablespoons Butter
3 cloves Garlic, Thinly Sliced
1/2 cups Onions, Sliced
1 cup Leeks, Sliced
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
2 cups White Wine (Chardonnay Works Well)
1 cup Heavy Cream (or Use Coconut Milk For An Interesting Twist!)
1 cup Diced Tomatoes
1 Tablespoon Fresh Basil, Chopped

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In a large wok or heavy pot on medium high heat, bring water to a simmer.
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Add clams and cover until clams open, about 5-6 minutes.
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While clams are cooking, heat oil and butter in a separate saucepan.
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Saute garlic and onions on medium high heat for about 3 minutes.
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Add leeks and saute for 1 additional minute.
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Mix in salt, pepper, wine, and cream.
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Stir occasionally until clams are ready.
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Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
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Empty out the water from the pot of clams (this is optional if you like the extra fishy taste).
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Pour the sauce from step 2 into the pot of clams and mix.
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Throw in the diced tomatoes and basil about 1 minute before removing from the heat, then serve!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Water, 5 pounds Clams, Preferably Fresh, 1/4 cups Olive Oil, 4 Tablespoons Butter, and more.

Yes, Clams in a White Wine Cream Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Clams in a White Wine Cream Sauce

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