Baby clams steamed in green onion broth

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4tablespoonsOlive oil
1tablespoonChopped garlic
1smallOnion, peeled and sliced
Thin
3cupsClam juice
1cupWhite wine
3tablespoonsLemon juice
1cupPacked parsley leaves
1tablespoonHoney
Salt and freshly ground
Pepper
40Baby clams

Directions

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over mediumhigh heat until almost smoking and saute the garlic until golden brown. Add the onion and cook until soft. Add the clam juice, wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Place the broth in a blender with the parsley, honey and salt and pepper to taste and process until pureed. Combine the broth and clams in a large saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat , cover the pan and steam the clams until opened. Spoon into large bowls. Serve with garlic bread.

Yield: 4 servings

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