Basic Steamed Clams

Name: Basic Steamed Clams
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 kilograms clams, scrubbed; 237 milliliters dry white wine; 237 milliliters water

Basic Steamed Clams requires about 45 minutes from start to finish. This gluten free, dairy free, and primal recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains around 7g of protein, 0g of fat, and a total of 72 calories. A mixture of clams, wine, water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious.

Instructions

Bring water and wine to a boil in a stockpot.

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Add clams; cover and return to a boil. Boil five minutes. Immediately remove open clams with a slotted spoon. Continue cooking remaining clams for 2 to 3 minutes; others may open. Discard any still unopened clams, reserving clam broth.

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Serve immediately; with broth, if desired.

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Servings:

2kilograms

clams, scrubbed 237milliliters

dry white wine 237milliliters

water

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Muscadet, Riesling

Clams can be paired with Chardonnay, Muscadet, and Riesling. Buttery chardonnay is great for scallops, shrimp, crab, and lobster, while muscadet is a classic pick for mussels, oysters, and clams. If you've got some spice in your shellfish, a semi-dry riesling can balance out the heat. You could try Frank Family Vineyards Lewis Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay. Reviewers quite like it with a 5 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 62 dollars per bottle.