Description
Roasted clams with lemon and herbs offer a delightful combination of briny seafood flavor enhanced by zesty citrus and aromatic herbs. This dish is perfect for impressing your loved ones at a romantic dinner or special occasion. With its elegant presentation and simple preparation, you can create a memorable dining experience that showcases your culinary skills without the stress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh clams
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C).
- Rinse the clams under cold water to remove sand; discard any open clams.
- In a bowl, mix together minced garlic, parsley, olive oil, lemon zest, and salt.
- Place cleaned clams in a baking dish and top each with the garlic-herb mixture.
- Drizzle melted butter over the clams and roast for 10-12 minutes until shells open.
- Serve immediately with a squeeze of lemon juice and additional parsley on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces (227g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg