garlic and white wine steamed clams

Ingredients

• 1 pound Manila clams, cleaned and scrubbed
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup red peppers, finely chopped
• 1 clove (large) garlic, pressed or chopped
• freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
• 4 lemon wedges, for serving