Clams In Garlic Sauce Recipe

Name: Clams In Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 shallots, peeled and sliced; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 5 sprigs Italian parsley; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 pounds Maine butter clams (or littlenecks or mussels); 1 cup dry white wine; 4 cups bottled clam juice or chicken broth, or more if desired; 1 cup drained garlic confit (recipe follows); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Oil from garlic confit, optional; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound linguine, cooked al dente

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 shallots, peeled and sliced
3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
5 sprigs Italian parsley
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 pounds Maine butter clams (or littlenecks or mussels)
1 cup dry white wine
4 cups bottled clam juice or chicken broth, or more if desired
1 cup drained garlic confit (recipe follows)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Oil from garlic confit, optional
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound linguine, cooked al dente

1
In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil.
2
Add shallots, garlic, thyme, parsley and bay leaf.
3
Saute until shallots are translucent, about 3 minutes.
4
Add clams and wine, raise heat to high, and cover.
5
Boil until all of the clams have opened, about 3 minutes.
6
Use a slotted spoon to transfer clams to a bowl, then cover.
7
Add clam juice to the saucepan, and boil over high heat until liquid is reduced to about 1 cup.
8
Remove and discard bay leaf, parsley and thyme sprigs.
9
Transfer contents of pan to a blender, and add garlic confit and lemon juice.
10
With blender running, add remaining 1/2 cup olive oil in a slow steady stream until sauce is smooth and emulsified.
11
For extra garlic flavor, add some of the oil from garlic confit if desired.
12
Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
13
Adjust thickness of sauce with more clam juice, if desired.
14
Toss with linguine, and top with clams.
15
Serve immediately.

1747

kcal

Calories

151

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 3 shallots, peeled and sliced, 3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, Clams In Garlic 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 Garlic Sauce

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