STEAMED CLAMS WITH THAI BASIL AND CHILES

Steamed Clams With Thai Basil and Chiles image

Provided by dicentra

Categories Thai

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 tablespoon canola oil
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons minced serrano chilies
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 lbs littleneck clams, in shells scrubbed
1 cup chopped fresh Thai basil

Steps:

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté for 1 minute or until golden.
Add chile; sauté 10 seconds. Stir in wine and next 4 ingredients (through pepper). Bring to a boil.
Add clams; cover and cook 7 minutes or until shells open. Add basil; cover and cook for 1 minute.
Discard any unopened shells. Remove clams from pan with a slotted spoon. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.9, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 102.2, Sodium 2856.8, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.5, Protein 51