How to Cook Little Neck Clams

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Chop 1/3 cup (75.6 grams) of fresh Italian parsley.. Mince 1 tablespoon (14.3 grams) of fresh garlic.. Clean 3 dozen little neck clams.

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1

Chop 1/3 cup (75.6 grams) of fresh Italian parsley.

Step 1

Chop 1/3 cup (75.6 grams) of fresh Italian parsley.

2

Mince 1 tablespoon (14.3 grams) of fresh garlic.

Step 2

Mince 1 tablespoon (14.3 grams) of fresh garlic.

3

Clean 3 dozen little neck clams.

Step 3

Clean 3 dozen little neck clams.

4

Sauté the garlic in unsalted butter.

Step 4

Sauté the garlic in unsalted butter.

5

Add lemon juice to your skillet and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5

Add lemon juice to your skillet and bring the mixture to a boil.

6

3 cups (0.71 L) of white wine in a separate pot at medium-high heat.

Step 6

3 cups (0.71 L) of white wine in a separate pot at medium-high heat.

7

Mix 3 dozen little neck clams with your butter, garlic, and lemon juice.

Step 7

Mix 3 dozen little neck clams with your butter, garlic, and lemon juice.

8

Pour boiled white wine gently into your skillet with your clam mixture.

Step 8

Pour boiled white wine gently into your skillet with your clam mixture.

9

Steam your clams for about 5 minutes, or until they all fully open.

Step 9

Steam your clams for about 5 minutes, or until they all fully open.

10

Remove your clams 1 at a time using tongs, then sprinkle them with parsley.

Step 10

Remove your clams 1 at a time using tongs, then sprinkle them with parsley.

11

Store your leftover clams in a colander set in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Step 11

Store your leftover clams in a colander set in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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