Garlicky Steamed Clams Recipe

Name: Garlicky Steamed Clams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 to 6 large cloves garlic, sliced; 2 cups dry white wine or vermouth; 2 cups water or shellfish stock; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, or 1/4 teaspoon herbes de Provence; Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional); 3 1/2 pounds small Manila clams, scrubbed; Fine sea salt or kosher salt; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley; 3 tablespoons Pernod (optional); Juice of 1 lemon

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 to 6 large cloves garlic, sliced
2 cups dry white wine or vermouth
2 cups water or shellfish stock
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, or 1/4 teaspoon herbes de Provence
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
3 1/2 pounds small Manila clams, scrubbed
Fine sea salt or kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons Pernod (optional)
Juice of 1 lemon

1
Prepare a hot fire (a 2-second fire) in a campfire or wood-fired grill.
2
Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or clay pot over direct heat.
3
Move the pot to indirect heat, add the garlic, and saute for 2 minutes.
4
Add the wine, water, and bay leaves and move back to direct heat to bring to a low boil.
5
Stir in the thyme and optional pepper flakes and place the clams in the liquid.
6
Cover and move to indirect heat to cook until the clams open, about 10 minutes.
7
Add salt to taste.
8
Stir in the butter, parsley, and Pernod and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
9
Add lemon juice to taste and serve hot with crusty bread.

334

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 tablespoons olive oil, 4 to 6 large cloves garlic, sliced, 2 cups dry white wine or vermouth, 2 cups water or shellfish stock, and more.

Yes, Garlicky Steamed 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.

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Garlicky Steamed Clams

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