Clams in White Bean Sauce
Enjoy the delicate taste and elegance of these Clams in White Bean Sauce! This dish is perfect for a romantic dinner or special occasion.
Prep Time8 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time23 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Seafood
Cuisine: American
Keyword: clams, clams in white bean sauce
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Silvia Dunnirvine
- 10-12 littleneck clams scrubbed
- 15 oz can cannellini beans rinsed
- 1/4 cup olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 1 leek thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion sliced
- 1 lemon
- handfull cilantro and scallion
- salt + pepper to taste
Heat oil in a cast iron skillet. Add sliced leek and onion. Cook until leek is translucent (3-5 minutes) then add garlic, clams, zest and juice from a half lemon. Cover and cook until some clams start to open (5-7 minutes).
Transfer the open clams to a bowl. Cover skillet and cook until remaining clams open. Discard any clams that don't open.
Remove all open clams from skillet. Add in beans, cilantro, scallion and season with salt and pepper. Loosen sauce with water, if it looks too thick.
Return clams to skillet and toss. Garnish with more fresh cilantro, lemon juice and drizzle with olive oil.
Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 475mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 786IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 6mg