STEAMED CLAMS OR MUSSELS

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Make and share this Steamed Clams or Mussels recipe from Food.com.

Provided by love4culinary

Categories     Mussels

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup basil, chopped
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 lbs fresh clams or 4 lbs mussels
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
fresh basil, enough to garnish

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, heat your oil very hot.
  • Add the garlic and saute quickly for 1 minute.
  • Add chopped basil, wine, broth, butter and bring to a boil.
  • Then add clams or mussels, cover with a lid, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove lid, and stir well.
  • Replace lid and continue cooking til open.
  • With slotted spoon, remove clams/mussels and distribute them into 4 pasta bowls.
  • Season broth with salt and pepper, and pour hot broth over clams/mussels.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.

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