GARLIC STEAMED CLAMS

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Serve this as an appetizer for 6 persons or a feed for two. Serve with a fork & a spoon. You do not want to miss out on the great flavor of the broth!

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 8m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 dozen hard shelled clams, well scrubbed
1 tablespoon cornmeal
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 cloves garlic, peeled & minced
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup wine
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Discard any clams that are not firmly shut.
  • Place them in a bowl of cold water and sprinkle the cornmeal on the water, refrigerate for 1 1/2 hrs Drain& scrub the clams again under cold running water.
  • Heat the olive oil in a dutch oven or other heavy pot that has a firm fitting lid, throw in the garlic and saute for 5 minutes. Turn up the heat and pour in the water & wine.
  • Add clams close the lid, steam the clams for about 6 minutes, shake the pot a few times to redistribute the clams- do not remove the lid. Remove the clams with a slotted spoon, discard any clams that did not open Add the parsley, salt& pepper to the broth.
  • To serve, place the clams in a shallow bowl & pour the broth over them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.9, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 29.6, Sodium 52, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 11.6

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