Recipe by Jamie Purviance
White Wine and Garlic Steamed Clams
People
Serves 4 to 6
Prep Time
15 mins
Grilling Time
8 to 13 mins
- People
- Serves 4 to 6
- Prep Time
- 15 mins
- Grilling Time
- 8 to 13 mins
the Ingredients
- 4 dozen manila or littleneck clams
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1½ cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Sourdough or other crusty bread, sliced
Special Equipment
- wok or 12-inch cast-iron skillet
Instructions
- 01 Scrub the clams and rinse them in four rounds of cold water to remove any sand and grit.
- 02 Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat (400° to 500°F).
- 03 In a wok or 12-inch cast-iron skillet over direct medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the shallot and garlic and cook until fragrant and tender, about 1 minute, stirring often. Add the wine and cook for about 1 minute more. Add the clams and cook over direct medium-high heat, with the lid closed, until the clams open wide, 5 to 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the parsley, and season with pepper. Toast the bread over direct heat, about 1 minute, turning once.
- 04 Remove the wok from the grill. Discard any unopened clams. Divide the clams and cooking liquid among deep bowls serve right away with the bread .
the Ingredients
- 4 dozen manila or littleneck clams
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1½ cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Sourdough or other crusty bread, sliced
Special Equipment
- wok or 12-inch cast-iron skillet
