How To Make Clams | 5 Minutes

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth provides a savory flavor without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions add freshness at a lower cost.

lemon

🥗Healthier: lime

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity without the cost of fresh citrus.

Rough chop the garlic.

Dice up the shallots.

Tear up the basil.

Cut up the parsley.

Heat a pan on medium to high heat.

Add olive oil to the pan and let it heat up.

Once the pan is hot, add the chopped shallots and mix until the aroma releases, about 2 minutes.

Lower the heat slightly and add the garlic.

Add the cleaned clams and give it a quick stir.

Pour in 1/4 cup of white wine.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter (optional).

Add a pinch of salt (optional, as clams are already salty).

Crack in some black pepper and add the basil.

Cover the pan and cook for 3 minutes until the clams open up.

Taste to adjust seasoning if needed.

Add in the parsley before serving.

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