Mediterranean Clam Bake

Mediterranean steamed clams with white wine peppers shallots olives

This is the absolute best clam bake because it's filled with Mediterranean flavors that make the steamer clams stand out! With fresh steamer clams, garlic, mini peppers, shallots, and kalamata olives for my authentic Mediterranean twist on a traditional clam bake recipe.

It's ready in just a few minutes and best served alongside crusty bread or fluffy rice for the perfect pairing.

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine Pacific Coast

Keyword 20 minute meals, clam bake recipe, easy seafood dinner ideas, how to steam clams, seafood appetizer, steamers

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 191kcal

Equipment

1 Medium-large pot

Ingredients

2 dozen steamer clams
2 tablespoon olive oil
5 large cloves garlic minced
1 cup dry white wine
½ tablespoon balsamic
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt and black pepper
2 cups sweet mini peppers sliced into rings
½ cup shallots sliced into large rings
½ cup kalamata olives
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¼ cup finely chopped parsley

Instructions

Add oil and garlic to a pot on medium heat. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
While stirring add wine, balsamic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper and bring to a simmer.
Add peppers, shallots, kalamata olives, and steamer clams. Cover the pot and cook until clams open. Don't go far, this only takes a few minutes.
Remove from heat and discard any clams that remain closed.
Add fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Best served with a bed of fluffy rice or crusty bread, like a baguette.

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