Oven-Roasted Clams with Herb Butter
Courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood & Aquaculture 4 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 10 Min. Cook Time • Fresh Garden Salad Crusty French Bread| Ingredients |
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| 4 doz. Florida littleneck clams, rinsed well |
| 4 Tbsp. butter |
| 2 Tbsp. olive oil |
| 1/2 c. white wine |
| 3 cloves Florida garlic, minced |
| 2 Tbsp. fresh Florida parsley, chopped |
| 1/2 tsp. fresh Florida oregano, chopped |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place clams in a baking pan with sides on middle rack of oven. Roast for approximately 10 minutes checking every few minutes for clams that have popped open.
2. Carefully remove open clams to a serving dish, reserving juices in shell. Keep warm.
3. While clams roast, melt butter in medium pan. Add olive oil, wine, garlic, parsley and oregano and bring to simmer.
4. Spoon herb butter over cooked clams and serve.
Recipe courtesy of Florida Department of Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing
Nutrition:
Calories: 267; Calories From Fat: 172; Total Fat: 19g; Saturated Fat: 9g; Cholesterol: 67mg; Total Carbs: 4g; Protein: 14g;Wine Pairings:
Verdicchio, Seyval Blanc, Semillon Chardonnay