Green Garlic and Butter Clams

6 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 green garlic, washed, outer skin around the bulb removed, thinly sliced, bulb and greens
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon sweet butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 pounds butter clams, washed

Directions

  1. 1
    Saute the garlic and parsley in the butter until lightly browned.
  2. 2
    Season with black pepper, add water and clams.
  3. 3
    Cover and cook 5 minutes over high heat.
  4. 4
    Transfer the clams that have opened to a serving bowl.
  5. 5
    Continue cooking any clams that havent opened for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. 6
    Discard any clams that havent opened.
  7. 7
    When you pour the broth over the clams, do so slowly so any sediment is left behind to be discarded.
  8. 8
    Serve with fresh bread.

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