Wine and Herb Steamed Clams

Recipe courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 dozen Florida littleneck clams, rinsed well
2 cups white wine
1 small Florida red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons Florida garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh ginger
1 tablespoon fresh Florida cilantro, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup Florida lemon juice

Cooking Directions:

1. Place all ingredients except clams in a large sauce pan. Simmer on medium heat for 3 minutes; add clams and cover.
2. Simmer until clams open, stirring frequently.
3. Transfer clams to a large bowl.
4. Boil remaining liquid until reduced to 1 cup
5. Pour broth over clams and serve.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 241; Calories From Fat: 104; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 48mg; Total Carbs: 8g; Protein: 8g.

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