Bowl U Over Steamed Clams and Shrimp
Ingredients
Cooked pasta or rice (keep warm and set aside)
11/2 pounds large shrimp (cleaned and peeled, tails on)
Approximately 15 -20 small clams
1 stick butter
2-3 Tbls. olive oil
3-4 cloves garlic, chopped small (do not use a press)
Salt and pepper
1 bottle clam juice
2 cups white wine (Chardonnay a good choice)
Handful of Italian parsley (coarsely chopped)
Instructions
Start by melting butter in large saucepan or skillet (use a larger pot in doubling recipe)
Add olive oil and garlic and saute on medium low (Do Not Brown)
Add shrimp and heat slightly (about a minute or two)
Sprinkle with salt and pepper (to taste)
Add clam juice and 2 cups of white wine (if you prefer, you can add up to 3 cups)
Add clams, cover and steam until they open. (watch carefully, don't over cook shrimp)
Stir in the parsley and remove from burner.
Ladle sauce and seafood over pasta or rice.
This recipe feeds 4 when served over pasta, such as Linguini, Fettuccine or Spaghetti.
Make sure to have plenty of french bread or garlic bread to soak up the delicious juice.