Steamed Clams or Mussels Recipe #90619
Easy and Delicious.
23 min | 10 min prep
SERVES 4
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 cup basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 lbs fresh clams or mussels
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- fresh basil, enough to garnish
- In a large stockpot, heat your oil very hot.
- Add the garlic and saute quickly for 1 minute.
- Add chopped basil, wine, broth, butter and bring to a boil.
- Then add clams or mussels, cover with a lid, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove lid, and stir well.
- Replace lid and continue cooking til open.
- With slotted spoon, remove clams/mussels and distribute them into 4 pasta bowls.
- Season broth with salt and pepper, and pour hot broth over clams/mussels.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
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