Down Home French Style Clams Recipe

Name: Down Home French Style Clams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds Clams; 4 strips Bacon, Chopped; 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Divided; 2 whole Leeks, White Parts Only, Chopped And Rings Separated; 4 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced; 2 teaspoons Fresh Rosemary, Finely Chopped; 1 whole Large Lemon, Zest And Juice; 1 cup Dry White Wine; 1/4 cups Flat-leaf Parsley, Chopped; 1/2 pints Grape Tomatoes, Halved; 1 loaf Crusty Bread, For Dipping

Servings: persons

3 pounds Clams
4 strips Bacon, Chopped
4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Divided
2 whole Leeks, White Parts Only, Chopped And Rings Separated
4 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
2 teaspoons Fresh Rosemary, Finely Chopped
1 whole Large Lemon, Zest And Juice
1 cup Dry White Wine
1/4 cups Flat-leaf Parsley, Chopped
1/2 pints Grape Tomatoes, Halved
1 loaf Crusty Bread, For Dipping

1
Rinse the clams under cold running water while scrubbing with a vegetable brush.
2
Discard any clams with broken shells.
3
Brown the bacon.
4
Remove from the pan.
5
Drain on paper towels.
6
Remove the fat from the pan.
7
Heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
8
Add the leeks and garlic and cook until the vegetables cook down to a pulp, about 5 minutes.
9
Add the lemon zest, rosemary, and clams and give everything a good toss.
10
Add the remaining butter and white wine.
11
Cover and steam over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, until the clams open.
12
Stir occasionally so that all the clams are in contact with the heat.
13
Season with salt and pepper.
14
Sprinkle with the parsley, tomatoes, and lemon juice and serve immediately with crusty bread.

285

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds Clams, 4 strips Bacon, Chopped, 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Divided, 2 whole Leeks, White Parts Only, Chopped And Rings Separated, and more.

Yes, Down Home French Style Clams 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.

Down Home French Style Clams

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