Gwyneth's Clams

Name: Gwyneth's Clams
Ingredients: 4 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed; 1 head of garlic, halved horizontally; 3 bay leaves, preferably fresh; 1 1/2 cups dry white wine, preferably Albarino; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Crusty bread, for serving

6 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

4 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed
1 head of garlic, halved horizontally
3 bay leaves, preferably fresh
1 1/2 cups dry white wine, preferably Albarino
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Crusty bread, for serving

Directions

1

Put the clams, garlic, bay leaves and wine in a large skillet.
2

Bring the wine to a boil over moderately high heat.
3

Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook until the clams open, about 10 minutes; discard any clams that don't open.
4

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the clams to 4 bowls.
5

Stir the olive oil into the broth, and then pour over the clams.
6

Serve hot, with crusty bread.