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Garlic Butter Steamers
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Garlic Butter Steamers Recipe (Soft Shell Clams)

Garlic Butter Steamers – New England steamers (soft shell clams) with garlic herb butter. A 15-min recipe that is easy and delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: American Recipes
Cuisine: clams
Keyword: Garlic Butter Steamers
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 174kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 lbs (700 grams) soft shell clams, cleaned and scrubbed
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat up a small pot and add the melted butter. Saute the garlic until you smell the aroma, but not browned. Add the soft shell clams into the pot, stir to combine well. Add the white wine and cover the pot with its lid.
  • As soon as all clams open up, add the parsley and salt to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

There is a thin grey-color membrane that covers the soft soft clams. Remove the membrane thoroughly before eating.

Nutrition

Serving: 2people | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 409mg