Portuguese Style Clams in White Wine Sauce (Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato)
Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato is a classic Macanese dish that features clams cooked in a flavorful white wine and garlic sauce. This dish is simple to prepare and bursting with delicious flavors, making it a perfect choice for a special dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh clams, scrubbed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer.
- Add the clams to the pot and cover with a lid. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the clams have opened.
- Discard any unopened clams.
- Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Transfer the clams and sauce to a serving dish and serve hot.
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
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Large pot Lid Serving dish
Tools
Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Tips & tricks
Be sure to discard any clams that do not open after cooking, as they may not be safe to eat.
Cost
$20