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

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

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

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.

Nutrition

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

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