How To Make Clam Scampi Recipe
A delicious seafood dish made with fresh clams cooked in garlic butter sauce.
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
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Scrub the clams thoroughly and discard any that are open.
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Cook spaghetti according to package directions, reserving a cup of pasta water for the sauce.
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In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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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.
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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.
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Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Calories : 567kcal
- Total Fat : 22g
- Saturated Fat : 12g
- Cholesterol : 107mg
- Sodium : 737mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 59g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 26g
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