Buttery Garlic Steamed Clams

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 3 minutes
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

5 tablespoons Finlandia Unsalted Butter, divided

1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic

1 cup white wine

1 tablespoon lemon juice

3 dozen little neck clams, rinsed and scrubbed

1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Wedges from 1 lemon for garnish, if desired

Directions

In a large skillet (that has a lid), melt 2-1/2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

Add wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil.

Add clams and remaining butter. Cover and steam until clams have opened (about 7-8 minutes). Occasionally shake skillet while steaming.

Discard any clams that do not open. Sprinkle evenly with parsley and garnish with lemon wedges, if desired. Serve with a french baguette or over a bed of cooked pasta.