CLAMS ITALIANO

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These clams are steamed in wine, butter, and herbs. When the clams are gone, dip Italian bread in the broth.

Provided by Bonnie Dailey

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups dry white wine
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
36 clams in shell, scrubbed

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic in butter briefly. Stir in wine, and season with oregano, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
  • Place clams in the wine mixture. Cover, and steam until all the clams have opened: discard any that do not open. Serve in soup bowls, and ladle broth generously over them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 126.2 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

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