Lemon Garlic Steamed Clams

Ingredients

• 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
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 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. 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. 3

   Bring to a boil over med-high heat, cover and cook until the clams have opened. About 3 to 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour clams and broth into large bowl and garnish with the remaining parsley and any extra lemon.