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Clam Linguine

Linguine with loads of clams in a garlicky lemon butter white wine sauce.

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Equipment List

  • 10" non stick skillet
  • Collander
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Large bowl
  • Plate

Ingredients

  • 1 lb linguine
    - cooked and drained
  • 6 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 c shallots
    - chopped about 2 shallots
  • 6 cloves garlic
    - chopped
  • 1 c white wine
    - Pinot Grigio, Hardin at or Sauvignon Blanc
  • 3 cans clams
    - chopped can clams - separate clams and juice
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
    - if you like it spicy - add a little more
  • 2 lbs Littleneck clams
    - scrubbed and soaked
  • 1/4 c flat-leaf parsley
    - plus a little extra for garnish - finely chopped
  • 6 Tbsp butter
    - unsalted
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
    - plus more - to taste
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
    - plus more- to taste
  • salt
    - to taste

Preparation Instructions

  • Measure and prepare ingredients. Set aside.
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  • In a bowl, open the 3 cans of chopped clams and separate the chopped clams and the juice.
  • Cook linguine per package. Reserve 1/2 c of pasta liquid. Drain the rest and set aside.
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  • Place a collander n a large bowl then soak Littleneck clams for 20 min in water filled with salt.
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Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat to 117°F
  • Add 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • Add 1/2 c shallots to pan
  • Add 6 cloves garlic to pan
  • Stir ingredients
  • Add 1 c white wine to pan
  • Add 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes to pan
  • Stir ingredients
  • Note: Bring to a boil
  • Add clam juice from canned clams
  • Add 2 lbs Littleneck clams to pan
  • Cover ingredients
  • Uncover ingredients
  • Note: Check clams and if they're not all open then cover again
  • Cover ingredients
  • Uncover ingredients
  • Note: Check that all clams are open. If not, cover again.
  • Cover ingredients
  • Uncover ingredients
  • Remove clams and place on a plate
  • Add 6 Tbsp butter to pan
  • Add clams from canned clams
  • Stir ingredients
  • Stir 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • Add 2 tsp lemon zest to pan
  • Add 1/4 c flat-leaf parsley to pan
  • Stir ingredients
  • Remove from heat.

Finishing Instructions

  • Taste and adjust salt and lemon juice if needed.
  • Garnish with parsley.
  • Serve immediately.