Clams Steamed In Champagne

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/4 lbs small clams, scrubbed
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup dry champagne (or other sparkling wine)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled, cut into tablespoon-sized pieces
• salt
• pepper, freshly ground

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
• 2 add clams and cook two minutes, tossing gently.
• 3 stir in garlic and shallots.
• 4 add champagne and cook three minutes. cover and steam five minutes. remove opened clams.
• 5 cover and cook remaining clams five more minutes; discard any that do not open.
• 6 transfer clams to bowls using slotted spoon.
• 7 boil liquid in pan until reduced to 2/3 cup, about five minutes.
• 8 reduce heat to low. mix in parsley and lemon juice. whisk in butter, one tablespoon at a time.
• 9 season with salt and pepper. spoon sauce over clams and serve.