Steamed Clams with Sherry, Garlic & Herbs Recipe ๐ฝ๏ธ
Description: Dive into the exquisite flavors of Steamed Clams with Sherry, Garlic & Herbs, a delightful dish perfect for lunch or snacks. This recipe combines succulent clams with aromatic garlic, shallots, and a medley of fresh herbs, all elevated with a splash of dry Sherry and buttery goodness.
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks ๐ฅช
Keywords: Grains, Vegetable, Canadian, Very Low Carbs, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy ๐จ๐ฆ
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 354.8
- Fat: 19.1g
- Saturated Fat: 8.3g
- Cholesterol: 60.9mg
- Sodium: 121.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 8.2g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 1.3g
- Protein: 11.9g
Servings: 4
Cook Time: 25 minutes โฑ๏ธ
Prep Time: 35 minutes โฑ๏ธ
Total Time: 1 hour โฑ๏ธ
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Olive oil |
| 1 1/2 | Garlic cloves |
| 1 | Shallot |
| 2 | Sprigs of fresh dill |
| 2 | Teaspoons of dried dill |
| 2 | Sprigs of fresh parsley |
| 1 | Teaspoon of dried parsley |
| 2 | Sprigs of fresh basil |
| 4 | Teaspoons of dried basil |
| 4 | Sprigs of fresh thyme |
| 2 | Teaspoons of dried thyme |
| 1/4 | Cup dry sherry |
| – | Bottled clam juice |
| – | Unsalted butter |
| – | Green onion |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients:
- Heat olive oil in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
- Mince the garlic cloves and shallot.
- Chop the fresh dill, parsley, basil, and thyme.
- Measure out the dried dill, parsley, basil, and thyme.
- Scrub the clams clean under cold running water.
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Saute the Aromatics:
- Add the minced garlic, shallot, and chopped herbs to the heated olive oil.
- Saute for about 2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
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Cook the Clams:
- Carefully add the cleaned clams to the saucepan.
- Pour in the dry sherry and enough bottled clam juice to partially cover the clams.
- Cover the saucepan and let the clams steam for approximately 5 minutes until they open. Discard any clams that do not open.
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Add the Butter:
- Once the clams have opened, add the unsalted butter to the saucepan.
- Stir until the butter is melted and well incorporated into the broth.
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Serve:
- Using tongs, divide the steamed clams among 4 soup bowls.
- Ladle the flavorful broth over the clams, ensuring each bowl gets a generous amount.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions over the top for a pop of color and flavor.
- Serve the Steamed Clams with Sherry, Garlic & Herbs immediately, accompanied by crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.
Enjoy your culinary adventure with this exquisite dish! Bon appรฉtit! ๐ฝ๏ธ๐
