Impossibly Easy Gourmet Clams
Courtesy of Virginia Marine Products Board
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 Min. Cook Time: 8 MIn. What you need:
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+ 3 Tbsp. butter
+ 2 c. (8 oz.) chopped leeks (white part only) + 40 small Virginia clams, rinsed and scrubbed under cold water (approx. 4 lbs.) + 1 c. dry white wine + 1/4 c. chopped fresh tarragon (1 1/2 Tbsp. dried) + freshly ground black pepper to taste What to do:
1. Heat 1 Tbsp. butter in a large high-sided sauté pan over medium heat. Add leeks and cook for 3-4 min. until soft.
2. Stir in clams and wine, cover and simmer for 4 min. or until clams have opened. Stir in remaining butter, sprinkle with tarragon, season with pepper and serve immediately. Nutritional information:
Calories: 202; Total Fat: 10g; Cholesterol: 64mg; Total Carbs: 11g; Protein: 17g; Sodium: 79mg;
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