Portuguese Clams with Vinho Verde #bomcomeportugal

vinho verde

🥗Healthier: white wine

💰Cheaper: cooking wine

Cooking wine is more accessible and offers a similar flavor profile.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative for sautéing.

Soak clams in cold water for 20-30 minutes to purge sand.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in red pepper flakes and bay leaves; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add clams to the pot and pour in vinho verde.

Cover the pot and steam clams for 5-7 minutes, shaking occasionally, until they open.

Discard any clams that remain closed after cooking.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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