Clams Italiano

These clams are steamed in wine, butter, and spices. When the clams are gone, dip Italian bread in the broth.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 227 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 2 cups dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)
• 36 clams in shell, scrubbed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic in butter briefly. Stir in wine, and season with oregano, parsley, and red pepper flakes.

Step 2

Place clams in the wine mixture. Cover, and steam until all the clams have opened: discard any that do not open. Serve in soup bowls, and ladle broth generously over them.