Wine-Steamed Clams

9 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 small leeks (white part only), sliced thin, or 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 c. dry white wine
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme or 1 tsp. dry thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 6 lb. clams in shells, cleaned and scrubbed good (suitable for steaming)
  • 1 lemon, cut in wedges

Directions

  1. 1
    Melt butter in 8-quart pan.
  2. 2
    Add leeks and garlic; saute about 5 minutes until leeks are limp.
  3. 3
    Add water, wine, thyme and pepper.
  4. 4
    Cover and bring to boil over high heat.
  5. 5
    Add clams, cover and cook until shells open, 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. 6
    Discard unopened clams.
  7. 7
    Ladle into bowls and offer lemon wedges.

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