Steamed Clams With Cilantro and Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

Name: Steamed Clams With Cilantro and Red Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 littleneck clams, Scrubbed; 5 tablespoons butter, unsalted; ½ cup scallion, thinly Sliced; 1 ¼ cups cilantro, fresh, chopped; ¼ cup sake (or Dry Vermouth); 1 garlic clove, minced; ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed; salt (to taste); pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

12 littleneck clams, Scrubbed
5 tablespoons butter, unsalted
½ cup scallion, thinly Sliced
1 ¼ cups cilantro, fresh, chopped
¼ cup sake (or Dry Vermouth)
1 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)

1
In a large pot over medium heat, melt 4 tbs.
2
butter.
3
Add scallions and cook for three minutes.
4
Add 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, sake (or dry vermouth), garlic, worcestershire sauce and red pepper flakes.
5
Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil.
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Add clams and cover pot.
7
Cook until clams open, shaking pot often, for 7-10 minutes.
8
Using a slotted spoon, transfer clams to two soup bowls.
9
Discard.
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any clams that do not open.
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Boil remaining liquid over high heat until slightly thickened (for about one minute).
12
Whisk in remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
13
Season with salt and pepper.
14
Pour sauce over clams.
15
Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and serve.

181

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 littleneck clams, Scrubbed, 5 tablespoons butter, unsalted, ½ cup scallion, thinly Sliced, 1 ¼ cups cilantro, fresh, chopped, and more.

Yes, Steamed Clams With Cilantro and Red Pepper 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.

Steamed Clams With Cilantro and Red Pepper Sauce

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