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πŸ¦ͺ Spicy Garlic Butter Clams

πŸ¦ͺ Spicy Garlic Butter Clams
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🧾 INGREDIENTS

πŸ”Ή Clams

  • 500 g fresh clams (cleaned and soaked)

πŸ‘‰ Soak in salted water with sliced chili for 1–2 hours to remove sand

πŸ”Ή Sauce Base (Key Flavor)

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 1–2 fresh chilies (sliced)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

πŸ”Ή Liquid

  • 50 ml water or dry white wine (recommended for richer flavor)

πŸ”Ή Garnish

  • Chopped parsley or cilantro
  • Green onions

πŸ”₯ INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Clean the Clams

  • Soak clams in salted water with chili
  • Rinse thoroughly

πŸ‘‰ This step is critical — no one wants sandy clams

Step 2: Sauté Garlic & Butter

  • Melt butter in a pan over medium heat
  • Add garlic and chili

πŸ‘‰ Cook until fragrant (do NOT burn the garlic)

Step 3: Add Clams

  • Add clams to the pan
  • Stir quickly to coat with butter

Step 4: Season

  • Add:
    • soy sauce
    • oyster sauce
    • sugar
    • black pepper

Step 5: Steam & Create Sauce

  • Pour in water or white wine
  • Cover with lid
  • Cook for 3–5 minutes

πŸ‘‰ Clams are ready when they open

Step 6: Finish

  • Remove lid
  • Toss everything together
  • Add herbs and green onions

πŸ’‘ PRO TIPS

πŸ”₯ 1. Use White Wine

  • Enhances aroma and depth
  • Gives restaurant-quality flavor

πŸ”₯ 2. Control the Sauce

  • Want thicker sauce?
    → Add a little cornstarch slurry

πŸ”₯ 3. Balance Flavor

  • Add a splash of lemon juice
    → Cuts the richness of butter

πŸ”₯ 4. Turn It Into a Meal

  • Toss with pasta or noodles
    → Instant upgrade

⚠️ COMMON MISTAKES

  • ❌ Not cleaning clams properly → sandy texture
  • ❌ Overcooking → rubbery clams
  • ❌ Burning garlic → bitter taste

πŸ”₯ TEXTURE & FLAVOR

  • Clams: tender and juicy
  • Sauce: buttery, garlicky, slightly spicy
  • Overall: rich, savory, and super addictive

πŸ”₯ CALORIES (Estimated)

  • ~250–300 kcal per serving

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