Garlic Butter Steamed Clams Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter (, divided)
• 1/4 cup minced garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
• 2 pounds small clams or cockles ((we love littleneck clams))
• 1 1/2 cups white wine
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes (+ 1 1/2 cups water (or replace with 1 1/2 cups chicken broth))
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 cup cream or half and half
• Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the garlic and green onion and cook for 3-5 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   Add the cockles and cook for another 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the white wine and bouillon cubes with water or the chicken broth. Bring to a boil then reduce to a rolling simmer and cook until the clams open up, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and the cream and stir.

5. 5

   Garnish with parsley and serve immediately. Serve with sourdough bread.