Clams With Prosciutto And Thyme

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 lbs littleneck clams
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 ounces prosciutto, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 2 slices lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• lemon wedge, fresh herbs

Recipe

• 1 scrub clams well with a brush; discard opened or cracked clams or any heavy ones (indicating they're filled with sand).
• 2 heat oil and butter in a dutch oven over medium heat. add prosciutto; cook, stirring often, 5 minutes or until browned. add garlic and red pepper; cook 2 minutes. add wine, lemon rind, and thyme; bring to a boil. add clams; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 6 minutes or until clams open. spoon into individual bowls. sprinkle with parsley. garnish, if desired.