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Italian sauteed clams
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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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Clams
Cuisine: Italian Recipes
Keyword: Italian Sauteed Clams
Servings: 2 people
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs (750g) Manila clams or little neck clams
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 6 oz (175g) tomatoes cut into small cubes
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • Lemon wedges for garnishing

Instructions

  • Scrub, clean, and rinse the clams with cold water. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat a skillet (cast iron preferred) and add the olive oil. Sauté the garlic until slightly browned, then add the clams. Stir a few times before adding the white wine and tomatoes.
  • Cook the clams until they are all open, then add the salt, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Stir to combine well. Turn off the heat, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 2people | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 335mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g