Savory Littleneck Clams in White Wine

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Savory Littleneck Clams in Wine

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February 28, 2020

by John Goins

Cuisine French

Category Albariño Food Pairing Dinner Meal Ideas Lunch Meals Pinot Blanc Food Match Pinot Gris Food Pairing Pinot Noir Food Pairing Sauvignon Blanc Food Pairing Seafood Recipes Soups And Stews Vermentino Wine Pairing White wine White Wine Pairing

Persons

4

Prep Time

3 minutes

Cook Time

12 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

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Ingredients

• 24 oz clams
• 1 cup basil leaves
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 lemon
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Using a blender, blend the basil and vegetable stock until smooth.
2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
3. Add wine and lemon juice. Bring to a quick boil.
4. Add the clams and the remaining butter, cover, and steam until clams have open.
5. Add the blended stock-basil mixture, bring it to a boil.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Savory Littleneck Clams in Wine

Serves: 4

Amount Per Serving:
Calories		329.66 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.14 g		24.8%
	Saturated Fat 9.46 g	47.3%
	Trans Fat 0.61 g
Cholesterol 89.19 mg		29.7%
Sodium 1036.92 mg		43.2%
Total Carbohydrate 9.39 g		3.1%
	Dietary Fiber 0.45 g	1.8%
	Sugars 0.78 g
Protein 25.58 g

Vitamin A 32.51 %		Vitamin C 4.56 %
Calcium 9.63 %		Iron 18.07 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Wine Pairing​

Clams and wines are classic go-to partners. This flavor combination is well-balanced. That is why most of the clams in white wine recipes always take advantage of wine as a pairing, not just a drink, but also as one of the main components in the dish.

For additional flavor notes, you can add a stalk of lemongrass or a bunch of dill. You can also add some vegetables such as corn or potatoes to add body to the dish. A bit of cream and saffron would also be wonderful in this clams dish.

Here are the top picks for dry white wines with herbaceous and fruity notes:

• Sauvignon Blanc
• Albarino
• Pinot Blanc
• Vermentino

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