linguini and white clam sauce

Houston, TX
Updated on Jun 26, 2012

The cost could be prohibitive but I get Snows minced clams from the 99 Cent store at half the price of grocery stores!

prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 cans chopped clams (snows preferably)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic or 1 tbsp
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons italian parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

How To Make linguini and white clam sauce

  • Step 1
    Open the canned clams, and strain off the juice into a separate bowl.
  • Step 2
    Begin melting the butter/heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Slice garlic (for milder taste) or use a microplane to grate the garlic (stronger taste) directly into the pan. Cook garlic for 2-3 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Stir flour into the butter/oil mixture and cook, stirring for 1-2 minutes. Pour the clam liquid, into the frying pan, whisking to avoid lumps. Bring to a boil, and cook 2 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Stir in the cream and continue cooking for 1 minute. Sauce should coat the back of a spoon.
  • Step 5
    Turn off heat, stir in clams and parsley. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper. Serve over hot linguini with a green salad and crusty bread.

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Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Seafood
Category: Seafood
Method: Stove Top

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