Clams in Clam Sauce

Fresh clams are cooked in a tasty clam sauce that has garlic, white wine, and parsley added to it. This is a simple and tasty seafood dish.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs fresh clams, scrubbed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Crushed red pepper flakes optional
• Crusty bread for serving

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute

Add white wine and bring to a simmer

Add clams to the skillet, cover, and cook until they open, about 5-7 minutes

Discard any unopened clams

Stir in chopped parsley and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using

Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping