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Clams and Mussels Garlic Butter

by StudioLink Recipe.
June 13, 2025
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Clams and mussels simmer in a rich garlic butter sauce with onion and a little chili heat. Finish with lemon and enjoy as is, or toss with cooked spaghetti or linguine.

1 Pan
Shellfish Base
Stovetop
Cooking Method

Ingredients:

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  •   1 lb clams (fresh)
  •   1 lb mussels (fresh)
  •   1 stick butter (unsalted)
  •   1-2 whole bulbs garlic (finely minced)
  •   1 medium yellow onion (or white onion, finely chopped)
  •   1/2 cup dry white wine
  •   1-2 tsp red pepper flakes
  •   1/4 cup fresh parsley (to garnish)
  •   1 tbsp lemon (juiced)
  •   salt (to taste)
  •   black pepper (to taste)
  •   linguine (or spaghetti, to taste)
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Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

  1. Prepare the shellfish. Scrub and rinse the CLAMS. Clean and debeard the MUSSELS. Discard cracked shells and any open shells that do not close when tapped.
  2. Soften the onion. Melt the BUTTER in a wide, deep pan over medium-low heat. Add the ONION and cook until softened.
  3. Add garlic and spice. Stir in the GARLIC and RED PEPPER FLAKES. Cook gently until fragrant, stirring frequently without browning the garlic.
  4. Steam the clams. Pour in the WHITE WINE OR BROTH and bring to a simmer. Add the CLAMS, cover, and cook until their shells open. Transfer opened clams to a bowl as they are ready, keeping the liquid in the pan.
  5. Cook the mussels. Add the MUSSELS to the simmering sauce. Cover and cook until their shells open. Discard any clams or mussels that remain closed after cooking.
  6. Finish the sauce. Return the opened clams to the pan. Stir in the LEMON JUICE, then taste before adding SALT AND BLACK PEPPER.
  7. Serve. Enjoy immediately with the garlic butter sauce, or gently toss with separately cooked LINGUINE OR SPAGHETTI.

Recipe adaptation: Inspired by the featured reel. Ingredient quantities are part of this recreation.

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