Spicy Clams with Lime Butter

Recipe courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture.

Recipe Ingredients:

50 (1-inch) clams
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/2 cup white wine
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeño pepper

Lime Butter:
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup lime juice

Cooking Directions:

1. Rinse clams and drain.
2. In large sauté pan with lid, bring remaining ingredients to a boil. Add clams and cover. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until clams open (discard any unopened clams). Serve with Lime Butter.
3. For Lime Butter: Melt butter and add lime juice. Serve with Spicy Clams.

Makes 5 servings.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture.