Creamy Garlic Butter Clams
Author: Maya Kitchenette
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Serves: 4
- 1kg white clams
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced/blended
- A handful of curry leaves
- 3-4 bird's eye chilli (omit if you prefer it not spicy)
- 1 large onion, cubed
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt to season
- Soak clams in cold water for at least 30 minutes; drain well.
- Melt butter in a pot. Add curry leaves and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add garlic and sauce for another 30 seconds.
- Mix in onion and bird's eye chilli, if using.
- Stir in cream, salt and chili flakes.
- Add clams, reduce heat to low; cover, with a lid and cook until the clams have opened, for a few minutes.
- Discard any unopened clams.
Recipe by Maya Kitchenette at https://mayakitchenette.com/creamy-garlic-butter-clams/
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