Steamed Clams or Mussels with White Wine and Vegetables Broth

The best way to enjoy seafood is by steaming them. By steaming them, the flavour of the seafood are preserved. Today, I am going to share with you the recipe for cooking clams. You may also use mussels with this recipe. Before cooking, remember to clean them properly with a brush to eliminate dirts on the shells.

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 the oil until it is very hot.
2. Saute the garlic and add chopped basil, wine, broth, butter and bring to a boil.
3. Add the clams or mussels. Cover the lid to allow the clams or mussels to open up.
4. After 4 to 5 minutes, remove the lid and stir well.
5. Thereafter, close the lid and continue cooking until all the clams or mussels are opened.
6. Before removing them from the heat, season the broth with salt and pepper, and pour hot broth over clams/mussels.
7. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.