Clams with Jalapeño, Lemon, and Basil

Clams with Jalapeño, Lemon, and Basil
Clams with Jalapeño, Lemon, and Basil
Offer crusty bread to dip into the wonderful broth. What to drink: A crisp, citrusy Sauvignon Blanc from California or ice-cold pale ale.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings
American Garlic Pepper Steam Low Carb Quick & Easy Lemon Basil Clam White Wine Summer Bon Appétit
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup canned tomato sauce
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
  • Carbohydrate 15 g(5%)
  • Cholesterol 117 mg(39%)
  • Fat 9 g(14%)
  • Fiber 1 g(3%)
  • Protein 50 g(101%)
  • Saturated Fat 4 g(21%)
  • Sodium 2192 mg(91%)
  • Calories 366

Preparation Melt butter in very large pot over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and jalapeño; stir until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add tomato sauce, wine, and lemon juice and bring to boil. Add clams; cover and boil until clams open, about 9 minutes (discard any clams that do not open). Add basil and lemon peel. Season with pepper. Transfer clams and sauce to large bowl and serve.

Preparation Melt butter in very large pot over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and jalapeño; stir until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add tomato sauce, wine, and lemon juice and bring to boil. Add clams; cover and boil until clams open, about 9 minutes (discard any clams that do not open). Add basil and lemon peel. Season with pepper. Transfer clams and sauce to large bowl and serve.