Steamed clams with red pepper and cilantro - bon appetit

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupDry white wine
2tablespoonsFinely chopped garlic
¾teaspoonDried crushed red pepper
3poundsClams, scrubbed
cupChopped fresh cilantro
Crusty French bread

Directions

Bring wine, garlic and red pepper to boil in heavy large pot. Add clams, cover and steam until clams open, about 8 mnutes. Discard any clams that do not open. Using tongs, transfer clams to bowl. Add cilantro to cooking liquid in pot. Season with salt and pepper. Pour liquid over clams. Serve with bread.

Bon Appetit/Sept/94 Scanned & edited by Di Pahl & <gg>