Italian cuisine is renowned for its bold and elegant flavors, often spotlighting the fresh bounty of the Mediterranean Sea. Among the treasures of the deep are the humble yet briny clams, a staple ingredient in many Italian dishes that delight the palates of seafood lovers and culinary enthusiasts around the world. And these Italian Clams bring all that to the table with a fun twist on the classic.
Italian Clams
The story of Italian clams is more than just their culinary role; it’s a tale of the sea, its sustenance, and the people who have long curated its edible treasures. By savoring and preparing Italian clam dishes, you join in this timeless celebration of coastal life and gastronomy.
Next time you find yourself at the seashore, or simply longing for its flavors, consider the clam. Diving into its world is not just a culinary adventure but also a direct line to the richness of the sea and the vibrant tapestry of Italian cuisine.
Want to turn it into a full-blown meal you can truly enjoy? Toss your clams on the table with a serving of Italian Style Roasted Vegetable Medley or Sautéed Spinach and Caramelized Onions.
Ingredients
Serves: 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups white wine
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 18 clams, scrubbed and washed
- ½ cup butter or ghee
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
How to Make Italian Clams
Heat a large skillet equipped with a lid over a medium heat and cook the garlic in the butter or ghee until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the wine as well as the oregano, parsley and red pepper flakes. Cook for a further 30 seconds.
Add the clams, cover, and cook until the clams have opened.
Remove any unopened clam and serve with the wine and butter sauce.
More Seafood Recipes
If you love seafood as much as I do, then you'll want to add it to your meal plan regularly. Below are a few more family-favorite recipes to check out and bookmark for making soon.
- Seafood Gumbo Recipe
- Keto Seafood Chowder Recipe
- Marinated Asian Style Tuna Steaks
- Tomato Fish Chowder Recipe
- Mussels and Shrimp Chowder Recipe
📖 Recipe
Italian Clams
Ingredients
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups white wine
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 18 clams scrubbed and washed
- ½ cup butter or ghee
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet equipped with a lid over a medium heat and cook the garlic in the butter or ghee until fragrant, about 1 minute.5 cloves garlic, ½ cup butter or ghee
- Add the wine as well as the oregano, parsley and red pepper flakes. Cook for a further 30 seconds.2 cups white wine, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Add the clams, cover, and cook until the clams have opened.18 clams
- Remove any unopened clam and serve with the wine and butter sauce.
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