Last Spring, we went to Italy for two weeks and I am still in awe of its sheer beauty and mouthwatering Italian cuisine.
As I love seafood, I indulged in meals after meals of them, such as this Italian sauteed clams.
I love clams, but when you have fresh clams on skillet cooked with tomatoes, white wine, garlic and herb, you practically have a perfect dish.
The briny and savory taste of clams pairs flawlessly with the ingredients.
This dish is so good!
You don’t have to be in Italy or an expensive Italian restaurant to savor this mouthwatering sauteed clams.
This recipe is extremely easy and takes only 15 minutes to make.
For the clams, you can use Manila clams or little neck clams.
Both delivers amazing results.
Serve these clams as an appetizer for spring parties, and make a bunch of Garlic Toast to go with them.
How Many Calories per Serving?
This recipe is only 242 calories per serving.
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Italian Sauteed Clams
Italian Sauteed Clams – Skillet sauteed clams with garlic, tomatoes, white wine and parsley. This recipe tastes just like restaurants straight from Italy.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. Manila clams or little neck clams
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 6 oz. tomatoes, cut into small cubes
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges for garnishing
Directions
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1Scrub, clean and rinsed the clams with cold water. Drain and set aside.
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2
Heat up a skillet (cast-iron preferred) and add the olive oil. Saute the garlic until slightly browned, then add the clams. Stir a few times before adding the white wine and tomatoes.
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3
Cook the clams until they are all open, add the salt, lemon juice and chopped parsley. Stir to combine well. Turn off the heat, garnish with the lemon wedges and serve immediately.
Rachel
Great recipe. I substituted Champagne for white wine because that’s what I had sitting around.
Rasa Malaysia
Awesome, yes champagne works too.
Brandon J. Li
Simple, quick, easy, incredibly healthy and deliciously addictive take on a classic dish. We recommend that folks make plenty extra as they go very quick. This deserves way more than 5 Stars and your Garlic Toast was great too :-)
P.S. This is also excellent on Bucatini and a favorite of our 1/2 Sicilian twins and our In-Laws
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks Brandon for trying my Italian sauteed clams recipe. :)
Peter Lee
PLEASE MAKE RECIPES FOR 4/6 PEOPLE
THANK YOU. HOW ABOUT CLAMS WITH BLACK BEAN SAPETERUCE
Rasa Malaysia
I have 2 adults and 1 kiddo at home, you can double my recipe.
Rasa Malaysia
I have clams with black bean sauce in my cookbook Easy Chinese Recipes: https://www.amazon.com/Easy-Chinese-Recipes-Family-Favorites/dp/0804841470
Josie
Hi Bee, it really looks delicious! Worry if there is sand though!
Rasa Malaysia
Josie, there is no sand in the clams. Soak in salted water before cooking, rinse and then drain the water. :)
LENA
Can white wine be substituted with something else?
Rasa Malaysia
You can just add water.
obxsalvo
Beer also … the alcohol cooks out and you can use the none alcohol also like sweet cider.
LENA
Can white wine be substitued with something else?
bob
Bottled clam juice or cooking white wine in dressing aisle of store
Sara @ Last Night's Feast
This looks amazing!
Rasa Malaysia
I know, it’s very tasty too! :)