Garlic-Steamed Manila Clams

• servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

2 tbsp. olive oil

8 cloves garlic, chopped

2 small shallots, minced

1 cup dry white wine

1⁄2 cup clam juice

3 tbsp. unsalted butter

2 tbsp. minced thyme

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

2 lb. Manila or little-neck clams or mussels, scrubbed

2 tbsp. minced parsley

Crusty bread, for serving (optional)

Directions

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Heat oil in a 6-qt. saucepan over medium. Cook garlic and shallots until golden, 8–10 minutes. Add wine, clam juice, butter, thyme, salt, and pepper; boil. Add clams; cook, covered, until shells open, 3–4 minutes. Stir in parsley; serve with bread, if you like.