How to Make Garlic-Steamed Clams - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few dishes as quintessentially coastal and satisfying as garlic-steamed clams. This simple, yet flavorful seafood dish is a staple of many coastal cuisines around the world, and for good reason. The briny, sweet flavor of the clams is perfectly complemented by the pungent, sweet aroma of fresh garlic, creating a mouthwatering combination that is hard to resist.

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove clams to a serving bowl; discard any that did not open.
  • Add parsley, salt, and pepper to the broth. Pour broth over the clams and serve.
  • Nutrition

    150 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 97mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 241mg