Steamed Clams With Thai Basil And Chiles

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced serrano chilies
• 1/3 cup dry wine
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3 lbs littleneck clams, in shells scrubbed
• 1 cup chopped fresh thai basil

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. add garlic; sauté for 1 minute or until golden.
• 2 add chile; sauté 10 seconds. stir in wine and next 4 ingredients (through pepper). bring to a boil.
• 3 add clams; cover and cook 7 minutes or until shells open. add basil; cover and cook for 1 minute.
• 4 discard any unopened shells. remove clams from pan with a slotted spoon. serve with sauce.