Steamed Clams with Fresh Mint Recipe

Name: Steamed Clams with Fresh Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 dozen fresh clams (littlenecks or middlenecks, your choice); 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil; 4 cloves chopped garlic; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup white wine; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves; 2 cups clam juice or water; Salt and pepper; 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter

Servings: persons

6 dozen fresh clams (littlenecks or middlenecks, your choice)
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
4 cloves chopped garlic
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup white wine
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
2 cups clam juice or water
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter

1
Wash the clams thoroughly and remove any blemishes.
2
They should have no odor.
3
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook garlic and onion until translucent.
4
Add the wine, parsley, and mint, and let cook for a couple of minutes to combine the flavors.
5
Add the clams and clam juice and cover the pan for about 10 minutes until the clams open.
6
Discard any clams that do not open and remove clams to serving bowls.
7
Season the juices in the pan with salt and pepper to make a sauce.
8
Pour the sauce and melted butter over the clams.

230

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Protein

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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: 6 dozen fresh clams (littlenecks or middlenecks, your choice), 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil, 4 cloves chopped garlic, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Steamed Clams with Fresh Mint 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 Fresh Mint

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