Steamed Littleneck Clams with Sweet Corn and Basil Recipe

Name: Steamed Littleneck Clams with Sweet Corn and Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 stick Spanish chorizo or linguica sausage, diced; Pinch crushed red pepper; 24 littleneck clams, scrubbed clean; 1 cup Portuguese white wine, or other dry white wine; Salt and ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 ears fresh corn, kernels sliced off of the cobs; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 10 leaves fresh basil, julienned; 1 loaf crusty French bread

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 stick Spanish chorizo or linguica sausage, diced
Pinch crushed red pepper
24 littleneck clams, scrubbed clean
1 cup Portuguese white wine, or other dry white wine
Salt and ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 ears fresh corn, kernels sliced off of the cobs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
10 leaves fresh basil, julienned
1 loaf crusty French bread

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Heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
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Add the celery, garlic, chorizo and crushed red pepper and saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add the clams and white wine, season with salt and pepper, cover and steam until the clams open, 3 to 6 minutes.
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Discard those that don't open.
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Stir in the butter, corn, parsley and basil.
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Transfer to large serving bowl.
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Serve with the bread.
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This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition.
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The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

265

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, 1/2 stick Spanish chorizo or linguica sausage, diced, and more.

Yes, Steamed Littleneck Clams with Sweet Corn and Basil 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 Littleneck Clams with Sweet Corn and Basil

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