Hainanese Steamed Garlic Butter Clams

Hainanese Steamed Garlic Butter Clams is a classic dish from Hainan Cuisine that features fresh clams steamed in a flavorful garlic butter sauce. This dish is simple to prepare and bursting with delicious flavors, making it a perfect appetizer or main course for seafood lovers.

Hainanese Steamed Garlic Butter Clams

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh clams, scrubbed and cleaned
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large steamer pot, bring water to a boil.
  2. Place the cleaned clams in the steamer basket and steam for 5-7 minutes or until the clams have opened.
  3. While the clams are steaming, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper into the garlic butter sauce.
  6. Once the clams have opened, carefully remove them from the steamer and transfer to a serving dish.
  7. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the steamed clams.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
18g
Carbohydrates
8g
Fat
16g

Supplies

Large steamer pot Steamer basket Small saucepan Serving dish

Tools

Knife Cutting board Measuring spoons Tongs

Serving suggestions

Serve the Hainanese Steamed Garlic Butter Clams with steamed white rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Tips & tricks

Make sure to discard any clams that do not open after steaming, as they may not be safe to eat.

Cost

$15