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Steamed Clams or Mussels
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 13 Minutes
Ready In: 23 Minutes
Servings: 4
Easy and Delicious.
Ingredients:
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
Directions:
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com