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.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs Manila clams or little neck clams
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup white wine
- 6 oz tomatoes cut into small cubes
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ 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 the olive oil in a skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until slightly browned.
- Add the clams and stir a few times. Pour in the white wine, then add the diced tomatoes.
- Cook until all the clams have opened, stirring occasionally to combine the ingredients. Discard any clams that remain closed.
- Add the salt, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Stir well to combine, then 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