Name: Clam Scampi Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh littleneck clams; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 lb spaghetti; Lemon wedges for serving

Clam Scampi Recipe

Scarlett Worthington Modified: February 12, 2024

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How To Make Clam Scampi Recipe

A delicious seafood dish made with fresh clams cooked in garlic butter sauce.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 lbs fresh littleneck clams
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lb spaghetti
Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

Scrub the clams thoroughly and discard any that are open.
Cook spaghetti according to package directions, reserving a cup of pasta water for the sauce.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the clams and white wine to the skillet and cover with a lid. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until all the clams have opened.
Toss the cooked spaghetti into the pan with the sauce, add parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Add pasta water if needed to thin out the sauce.
Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.