Lemon Garlic Steamed Clams

Steamed clams have always been one of my favorite things to order when I am dining out. But they are so easy to make at home. These Lemon Garlic Steamed Clams are super easy to make, and full of flavor. 

I LOVE steamed clams. They are so easy to make and there is a million different ways you can prepare them. These Lemon Garlic Steamed Clams are so simple to make and only require a few basic ingredients.

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Lemon Garlic Steamed Clams

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• Author: Kyndra D. Holley
• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings 1x

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Ingredients

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• 2 pounds fresh clams
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons grass-fed butter or ghee
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• ½ lemon, juiced
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme (I use this brand)
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Before cooking, soak the clams for 20 minutes in a pot of cold, salted water.  The salt will help draw the sand out of the clams.
2. In a large pot, combine the clams, chicken stock, garlic, onion, butter, 1 tablespoon of the parsley, lemon juice, thyme, sea salt, and red pepper flakes.
3. Bring to a boil over med-high heat, cover and cook until the clams have opened.  About 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Pour clams and broth into large bowl and garnish with the remaining parsley and any extra lemon.

Nutrition

• Calories: 175
• Fat: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 6 net grams
• Protein: 10g