How to make Garlic Butter Clams in White Wine Sauce

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth provides moisture and flavor without alcohol.

Melt butter in a skillet and add minced garlic.

Turn the heat up and let the garlic cook until it starts to get golden.

Add red pepper flakes to the garlic and butter mixture, adjusting the amount to taste.

Add garlic salt to the mixture for extra flavor.

Once the garlic is golden, add the Manila clams to the skillet.

Pour in white wine (Riesling) over the clams and cover with a lid to steam.

Steam the clams for about 15-20 minutes until they are all fully open, stirring occasionally.

Check for any clams that remain closed and give them more time to open.

Once the clams are ready, plate them and drizzle the reserved garlic over the top.

Add lemon ribbons or wedges for garnish and fresh lemon juice.

Sprinkle chopped flat leaf parsley over the clams.

Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

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