Steamed Clams on the Half Shell

Delight your taste buds with this effortlessly elegant recipe for Steamed Clams on the Half Shell! Featuring briny, tender clams steamed to perfection in a rich blend of garlic, unsalted butter, and dry white wine, this dish is bursting with fresh, ocean-inspired flavors. A sprinkle of fragrant parsley and a squeeze of bright lemon elevate the dish, while crusty bread served on the side makes the perfect companion to soak up the luscious garlic butter broth. Ready in just 25 minutes and ideal for sharing, this simple yet sophisticated recipe is perfect as an appetizer or light main course. Whether you're planning a seafood dinner party or a cozy night in, this quick and delectable clam recipe is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 24 pieces fresh clams
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 whole lemon
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 loaf crusty bread

Directions

Step 1

Begin by scrubbing each clam under cold running water to remove any sand or debris. Discard any clams that are cracked or do not close when tapped.

Step 2

Mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the parsley. Cut the lemon into wedges for serving.

Step 3

In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Pour in the white wine and stir in the salt and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 5

Add the cleaned clams to the pot. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and steam the clams for 6-8 minutes, or until all the clams have opened. Discard any clams that remain closed.

Step 6

Using tongs, carefully transfer the cooked clams to a serving platter. Remove the top shell from each clam, leaving the meat attached to the bottom shell.

Step 7

Drizzle some of the garlic butter and wine mixture from the pot over the clams on the half shell.

Step 8

Sprinkle the clams with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.

Step 9

Optional: Serve with slices of crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(979.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1823.7

Total Fat 64.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 365.2mg	0%
Sodium 2090.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 156.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g	0%
Total Sugars 8.2g
Protein 115.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 489.6mg	0%
Iron 108.9mg	0%
Potassium 2842.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.7%

Protein: 27.8%

Carbs: 37.5%