How do you make clam sauce?

[Tedday2223]

I've been wanting to try making clam sauce at home, but I'm not sure where to start. What's the basic process for whipping up a delicious clam sauce? Any tips or secret ingredients that make it extra tasty?

 

[Chiyah_]

Clam sauce can be a bit tricky to make, but it's totally worth it! Sauté the garlic and onion, add the clams, add white wine and simmer, add heavy cream, and season with fresh parsley, a squeeze of lemon, and some red pepper flakes can really elevate the flavor. Enjoy!

 

[xxscj1678]

Super easy! Sauté garlic in olive oil, add clams with their juice, and let it simmer. Finish with a splash of white wine and parsley—voilà, delicious clam sauce!

 

[Popsickle]

Sauté garlic in olive oil, add clams, white wine, and a bit of lemon juice Let it simmer, then toss with pasta!

 

[GrantOwens]

Start by cleaning fresh clams or grabbing some canned ones (keep the juice if you go with the canned variety). If you’re using fresh clams, give them a good scrub, steam them until they open, and then chop them up. Save the clam broth if you’re using fresh clams.Heat some olive oil or butter in a pan over medium heat, then toss in minced garlic and, if you like, some finely chopped onion. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and the onion is soft. Pour in a splash of white wine or chicken broth, scraping up any bits stuck to the pan. Let it simmer for a few minutes to reduce.Add in the clam juice and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir in your clams and cook until they’re warmed through. Season with salt, pepper, and maybe some red pepper flakes if you like a little heat.Finish it off with a squeeze of lemon juice and some chopped parsley for freshness. Serve it over pasta or with some crusty bread.
For extra flavor, you can add a splash of heavy cream or some Parmesan cheese. Fresh herbs like basil or thyme also work great.