Description
A rich and flavorful dish featuring fresh clams cooked in a creamy butter sauce, perfect for Christmas Eve celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh clams
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, simmering for a few minutes.
- Add the clams to the pot and cover, cooking until they open.
- Stir in the parsley and season with salt.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread.
Notes
- Ensure clams are cleaned properly before cooking.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Can substitute clams with mussels if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg