Steamed Clams Or Mussels

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 lbs fresh clams or 4 lbs mussels
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• fresh basil, enough to garnish

1. In a large stockpot, heat your oil very hot.
2. Add the garlic and saute quickly for 1 minute.
3. Add chopped basil, wine, broth, butter and bring to a boil.
4. Then add clams or mussels, cover with a lid, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
5. Remove lid, and stir well.
6. Replace lid and continue cooking til open.
7. With slotted spoon, remove clams/mussels and distribute them into 4 pasta bowls.
8. Season broth with salt and pepper, and pour hot broth over clams/mussels.
9. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.

extra virgin olive oil, garlic, basil, white wine, vegetable broth, unsalted butter, fresh clams, fresh ground black pepper, fresh basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/steamed-clams-or-mussels-90619 (may not work)