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5 from 10 votes

Steamed Clams with Fennel

Servings 2 people
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • 1 fennel bulb fronds removed, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 pound Manila or littleneck clams
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1/2 lemon sliced into wedges

Instructions

  • Melt butter in large stockpot. Add garlic and heat until fragrant. Add onion and fennel and saute for 5 minutes while stirring frequently.
  • Add wine and tomatoes. Bring to simmer. Add clams and cover. Cook until clams open, approximately 5-8 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open.
  • Serve with parsley and lemon slices.

Notes

Add a slice of crusty baguette to soak up the broth. 
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Keyword: Fish, Seafood