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.
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Lemon Garlic Steamed Clams
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds fresh clams
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- ½ lemon, juiced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Bring to a boil over med-high heat, cover and cook until the clams have opened. About 3 to 5 minutes.
- Pour clams and broth into large bowl and garnish with the remaining parsley and any extra lemon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Seafood Recipes
- Method: Steamed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 175
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 6 net grams
- Protein: 10g
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