Steamed Clams in White Wine Sauce

Name: Steamed Clams in White Wine Sauce
Total time: 35
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 0.25 cup chopped leeks; 2 medium shallots, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped bacon; 1.5 cups white wine; 1 cup heavy cream; 0.5 cup frozen peas; 0.25 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 0.25 cup shredded carrots; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 teaspoons dried tarragon; 2 pounds fresh Manila clams; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe by jndeans from allrecipes.com

Dinner,Appetizer 35 Mins.

Ingredients

4 servings

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0.25 cup chopped leeks
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2 medium shallots, chopped
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2 tablespoons chopped bacon
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1.5 cups white wine
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1 cup heavy cream
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0.5 cup frozen peas

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0.25 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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0.25 cup shredded carrots
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1 tablespoon butter
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2 teaspoons dried tarragon
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2 pounds fresh Manila clams
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salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Saute leeks, shallots, and bacon in a skillet over medium heat until fat is extracted from the bacon, about 5 minutes. Add white wine and bring to a simmer.
Add cream, peas, Parmesan cheese, carrots, butter, and dried tarragon; bring to a simmer. Add clams, cover, and steam until clams open, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.