Garlicky Steamed Little Neck Clams Recipe

tightlinedigital | May 13 / 2021 | Recipes

  • 3 dozen little necks
  • 3 Tbsp Butter, divided
  • 2 Tbsp EVOO
  • 3 Tbsp Garlic, minced
  • 1 whole shallot, chopped
  • 1/2 Bottle White Wine
  • Chopped Italian Flat Leaf Parsley
  • 1 1/2 Fresh Lemons
  1. In a Dutch Oven or Pot w a tight-fitting lid, add half of the butter and all of the EVOO over Medium High heat. Once the butter has melted, add the chopped shallots and cook for about 90 seconds. Add the minced garlic and stir constantly for about 30 seconds.
  2. Add the wine and squeeze the juice of one lemon and bring to a boil.
  3. Add scrubbed clams and the rest of the butter. Cover the pot and steam the clams for about 8 mins— do not open the lid while steaming!
  4. After the clams have steamed (again, about 8 minutes) throw away any clams that have not opened.
  5. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and squeeze another 1/2 lemon over top of clams.
  6. Serve with a nice loaf of crusty bread to absorb the delicious juices and drink the rest of the wine!