Garlic-Steamed Clams

A garlicky, wine-based broth adds tons of flavor to these garlic-steamed clams. They're perfect as an appetizer course at your next dinner party.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 150 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon granules, or to taste
• 1 ½ pounds clams in shell, scrubbed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in heavy pot over medium-low heat. Add garlic and bouillon; saute for 5 minutes. Increase heat and add water and wine.

Step 2

Add clams and cover with a glass lid. Steam until clams open, shaking to pot gently to redistribute the clams, about 6 minutes; do not open the lid.

Step 3

Use a slotted spoon to remove clams to a serving bowl; discard any that did not open.

Step 4

Add parsley, salt, and pepper to the broth. Pour broth over the clams and serve.