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Steamed Clams or Mussels

Recipe #90619 | 23 min | 10 min prep | SERVES 4 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: love4culinary

Easy and Delicious.

Posted on: May 4, 2004

Ingredients

  • tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 cup basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • cup vegetable broth
  • tablespoons unsalted butter
  • lbs fresh clam or mussels
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • fresh basil, enough to garnish
  • Directions

    1. 1
      In a large stockpot, heat your oil very hot.
    2. 2
      Add the garlic and saute quickly for 1 minute.
    3. 3
      Add chopped basil, wine, broth, butter and bring to a boil.
    4. 4
      Then add clams or mussels, cover with a lid, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
    5. 5
      Remove lid, and stir well.
    6. 6
      Replace lid and continue cooking til open.
    7. 7
      With slotted spoon, remove clams/mussels and distribute them into 4 pasta bowls.
    8. 8
      Season broth with salt and pepper, and pour hot broth over clams/mussels.
    9. 9
      Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.

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    From: Mulligan

    On Dec 5, 2007

    I made this with clams last night. My husband raved about how it tasted just like the clams at our fav restaurant! We won't be eating out as much when we can make this at home!

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  • From: Chef #556791

    On Aug 15, 2007

    Thank you so much for this recipe! I just made it last night for a dinner party using 15 lbs of clams and it worked perfectly. The clams were perfectly cooked, the broth was delicious, my guests raved, and I couldn't believe how easy it was. Absolutely restaurant quality.

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  • From: barbie66

    On Apr 26, 2006

    This was my very first attempt at cooking live clams. I was petrified that I would go to all this work and none would open! But they all opened within about 8 minutes! Delicious, just like a restaurant. I did add some fresh parsley to this recipe, and sprinkled some asiago cheese over each bowl....Thanks so much for sharing! --Marla

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    From: Hey Jude

    On Aug 18, 2004

    We had quite a treat for dinner tonight with this recipe. I halved the recipe for just my husband and myself, used fish stock instead of vegetable, added a bit more butter and sprinkled the end result with fresh, finely grated, Parmesan cheese. It was delicious with fresh Italian bread and a salad. Good directions...my husband said they were the best he'd ever had (and he's been around for a while!) Thanks L4C for a lovely recipe that we'll be making again around here.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (549g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    Calories 455
    Calories from Fat 126 (27%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 14.1g 21%
    Saturated Fat 4.7g 23%
    Monounsaturated Fat 4.5g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 170mg 56%
    Sodium 458mg 19%
    Potassium 1522mg 43%
    Total Carbohydrate 16.6g 5%
    Dietary Fiber 0.4g 1%
    Sugars 1.0g
    Protein 59.1g 118%
    Vitamin A 2346mcg 46%
    Vitamin B6 0.3mg 17%
    Vitamin B12 224.5mcg 3741%
    Vitamin C 61mg 102%
    Vitamin E 5mcg 17%
    Calcium 229mg 22%
    Iron 63mg 355%

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