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