Steamed Clams with Fresh Mint
- 6 dozen fresh clams (littlenecks or middlenecks, your choice)
- 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 4 cloves chopped garlic
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups clam juice or water
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter
- Wash the clams thoroughly and remove any blemishes.
- They should have no odor.
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook garlic and onion until translucent.
- Add the wine, parsley, and mint, and let cook for a couple of minutes to combine the flavors.
- Add the clams and clam juice and cover the pan for about 10 minutes until the clams open.
- Discard any clams that do not open and remove clams to serving bowls.
- Season the juices in the pan with salt and pepper to make a sauce.
- Pour the sauce and melted butter over the clams.
fresh clams, grapeseed oil, garlic, onion, white wine, parsley, mint leaves, clam juice, salt, butter
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/steamed-clams-with-fresh-mint-recipe.html (may not work)