The best steamed clams and mussels recipe ever, using garlic, parsley and lemon. Juicy, succulent cooked clams in under 10 minutes. Easy and delicious!
Steamed Clams and Mussels
Steamed Clams and mussels the best steamed recipe ever with garlic, parsley and lemon. Juicy, fat and succulent clams cooked in under 10 mins.
PREP TIME5 minutes
COOK TIME5 minutes
TOTAL TIME10 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 2 lbs. Manila clams or little neck clams
- 2 lbs. mussels
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups water
- ground black pepper
- 3 slices lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
NSTRUCTIONS
- Clean and scrub the clams with cold water. Drain and set aside.
- Set up a skillet with the butter, add the garlic and saute until aromatic or light brown in color. Add the clams, stir a few times before adding the water. Add the pepper, lemon and chopped parsley. Stir to combine well.
- Cover the lid of the skillet and steam on high heat for 2-3 minutes, or until all the clams open up. Serve immediately enjoy .
