In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes evoke the essence of coastal charm and savory simplicity like garlic steamed clams. This classic seafood preparation, often served as an appetizer or main course, combines the delicate brininess of fresh clams with the aromatic and flavorful embrace of garlic, white wine, and herbs. Whether you're a seasoned cook or embarking on a culinary adventure, this guide will lead you through the steps of creating a mouthwatering garlic steamed clams dish that will transport your taste buds to the shores of the sea.
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STEAMED CLAMS IN GARLIC SAFFRON BROTH
Littleneck clams are simmered in a broth of garlic, shallots, saffron, and white wine. The clams are served in the broth, which is also a dipping sauce for crusty bread.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Crumble saffron into 1 cup of boiling water. Set aside to steep.
- Heat olive oil in a large, shallow saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots, and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add wine, and stir to loosen any bits from pan. Add reserved saffron broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and add clams, chopped tomato, and half the chopped parsley. Stir to combine. Cover, and let steam until clams are opened, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and pepper, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 g, Cholesterol 14 g, Fat 1 g, Protein 5 g, Sodium 27 g
STEAMED CLAMS WITH SHERRY, GARLIC & HERBS
Make and share this Steamed Clams with Sherry, Garlic & Herbs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Millereg
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add garlic, shallot and herbs and saute 2 minutes.
- Add clams, dry Sherry and bottled clam juice.
- Cover and cook until clams open, about 5 minutes- discard any clams that do not open.
- Add butter to saucepan and stir until melted.
- Using tongs, divide clams among 4 soup bowls.
- Ladle broth over the clams and sprinkle with green onions.
- Serve with bread.
STEAMED CLAMS IN A BEER, LEMON AND GARLIC BROTH
Simple & tasty, using ingredients you probably have on hand. Prep time includes time to soak & clean clams.
Provided by Bolistoli
Categories Beginner Cook
Time 1h35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Clean clams by sprinkling with corn meal, covering with cold (iced) water, and letting sit for 1-1 1/2 hours. Drain, scrub, and rinse before cooking.
- Combine all ingredients, except clams, in a large pot.
- Bring to slow boil over medium heat.
- Add clams, turn up heat to medium-high, and cover.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes, until shells are wide open.
- Discard any clams that do not open with the others, this means they are bad.
- Serve with broth (either poured over clams in a large bowl or for dipping in smaller bow(s). (strain through cheesecloth, if desired, to remove any remaining grit.).
CLAMS BULHAO PATO (STEAMED CLAMS WITH CORIANDER AND GARLIC)
Steps:
- In a heavy large wide bottomed kettle combine the boiling water, the wine and the oil and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the calms and steam them, covered over moderated heat for 5 minutes. Sprinkle the clams with the garlic, the parsley, the coriander and the pepper and steam them covered for 5 to 10 minutes more or until they have opened. Stir the clams gently, discard any unoopened ones and serve them in largew soup plates with some of the liquid and the bread.
STEAMED CLAMS WITH GARLIC BUTTER
My husband Philip loved steamed clams with garlic butter. This was the way he liked them done. I was just able to retrieve all my recipes from a cook book program that was on my old laptop that crashed. Thanks to a good friend of mine the information I thought was lost forever was saved. So I thought I would post a few of the...
Provided by Deneece Gursky
Categories Seafood
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Go thru the clams and remove any open clams, (these clams are dead) and remove any broken shelled clams.
- 2. Put remaining good clams in a large bowl and cover with the 6 cups water and vinegar. Allow to stand for about 30 minutes. Drain clams in colander and scrub them with cold water.
- 3. put clams in steamer with boiling water. (or use dutch oven with an inch of boiling water in it and cover it tightly) Steam clams for 6 to 8 minutes. Clams need to open at least an inch. Remove clams that open from steamer as they open up . Throw away any clams that do not open after this time period. Serve hot with the garlic and herb butter sauce
- 4. Garlic and herb butter sauce:Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
- 5. Stir in lemon juice, herbs (if desired) and crushed garlic. Serve in small bowl along side of clams for dipping
Tips:
- Selecting Clams: Choose fresh, live clams with tightly closed shells. Avoid any clams with cracked or broken shells, as they may be contaminated.
- Purging Clams: Before cooking, purge the clams to remove any sand or grit. Place them in a large bowl filled with cold water and 1/4 cup of salt for at least 30 minutes. Stir the clams occasionally to help them release any sand.
- Steaming Clams: Use a steamer basket or colander placed over a pot of boiling water. Add the clams to the steamer and cover the pot. Steam the clams for 5-7 minutes, or until they open. Discard any clams that do not open.
- Garlic Butter Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter and add garlic, shallots, and white wine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the shallots are softened. Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Serving: Transfer the steamed clams to a serving bowl and pour the garlic butter sauce over them. Serve immediately with crusty bread or crackers for dipping.
Conclusion:
Garlic steamed clams are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish that is perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. By following these tips, you can ensure that your clams are properly prepared and cooked to perfection. Enjoy the briny sweetness of the clams paired with the savory garlic butter sauce, and don't forget to soak up all the delicious juices with some crusty bread.
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