Clams with Jalapeno Lemon and Basil Recipe

Serves/Makes: 8

Ingredients:

• 6 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno chiles
• 1 cup canned tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel

How to cook Clams with Jalapeno Lemon and Basil:

• Melt butter in very large pot over medium-high heat.
• Add minced garlic and jalapeno; 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.

Note:
The Clams with Jalapeno Lemon and Basil recipe very easy to prepare and so good!

This recipe for Clams with Jalapeno Lemon and Basil serves/makes: 8

Main Ingredient: Clams
Preparation Method: Poached/Simmered
Cuisine: American