The BEST Way to Cook Clams - Fast, Easy & Delicious!

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried coriander

Dried coriander is more accessible and cost-effective.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is a lower-cost substitute for butter.

crusty bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: regular bread

Regular bread is often less expensive than artisanal crusty bread.

Rinse clams and soak in cold water for 1 hour to remove sand.

Heat olive oil in a skillet until sizzling.

Add rough chopped garlic and sauté in the oil.

Add chopped cilantro and sauté briefly.

Pour in white wine and bring to a boil.

Add clams to the skillet and season with sea salt.

Cover with a lid and cook for about 10 minutes until clams open.

Squeeze juice from half a lemon into the dish and stir.

Plate the clams, adding freshly cracked pepper, more cilantro, and lemon zest on top.

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