clams in white wine cream sauce

Redmond, WA
Updated on Sep 29, 2010

Here is a recipe that cooked itself up in my mind and made its way on to the plate.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 - green onions chopped
  • 1/3 cup white wine
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • pinch - all purpose seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried
  • 3 slices crisp bacon
  • 3 pounds manila clams
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make clams in white wine cream sauce

  • Step 1
    Saute the butter, garlic and green onions. Deglaze the pan with the white wine and reduce to half. Add 1 cup chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add heavy cream and bring back to a simmer. Add all purpose seasoning and thyme. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Step 2
    In another pan bring remaining cup of chicken broth and water to a boil. Add clams and cover. Steam clams until all have opened.
  • Step 3
    Remove clams from pan and place in a bowl and pour creamy broth mixture over clams and crumble bacon on top. Serve immediately.

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