Steamed Clams in White Wine Broth
Dip crusty bread in a savoury clam broth, spiked with garlic and a tiny bit of heat. A quick weeknight dinner that comes together in less than 20 minutes.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 500 g clams
- 4 pieces of bread
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 200 ml stock
- 100 ml white wine
- 1 tsp mixed dried herbs
- A few cloves of garlic
- A few shallots
- 1 tbsp butter
- Dried chili flakes, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Lightly toast the bread. Peel and cut the aromatics into thin pieces.
- Sweat aromatics in olive oil until fragrant, then add herbs, white wine and stock.
- Bring to a simmer, add clams, then cover the pan with a lid to steam them until they open.
- Switch off the heat and stir in butter. Season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
- Assemble and serve immediately.