A white bowl filled with steamed clams in broth, garnished with fresh cilantro, with slices of toasted bread on the side.

Black Pepper Clams

Serves Yield: 1 portion

Ingredients

Clams
2 Tbl canola oil
¼ cup water
1 Tbl butter, unsalted
2 tsp cracked black pepper
1 Tbl minced garlic
1 Tbl Kikkoman® Soy Sauce
1 tsp Kikkoman® Oyster-flavored Sauce (Green Label)
1 tsp granulated sugar
6 sprigs cilantro
Juice of ¼  lime
Fresh herb mix of mint leaves, slivered scallions, and cilantro leaves

Directions

Rinse and spit clams in cold running water. Drain and set aside.

Heat the pan and add the oil. Add the clams and sauté for a minute or two.Add the garlic and cook out, then add the water and cover to steam open.

Add the pepper, Oyster-flavored sauce, sugar, and soy. Finish with butter, the cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Plate and top with the fresh herb mix.

Recipe courtesy of Chef Susan Feniger, Border Grill, LA

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