Clams Steamed in White Wine

Name: Clams Steamed in White Wine
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups, dry white wine; 3 , shallots, chopped fine; 4 , garlic cloves, minced; 1 , bay leaf; 4 pounds, littleneck clams, scrubbed; 3 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons, minced fresh parsley; , Lemon wedges

Main Courses
Fish & Seafood
Weeknight

Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2015

We developed a quick broth made with wine, shallots, garlic, and bay leaf. As the clams steam in the flavorful liquid, they open up and release their juices into the pot.

SERVES 4

TIME 25 minutes

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