Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (450g) fresh razor clams, cleaned and rinsed
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh lemon wedges (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Rinse razor clams in cold water; soak briefly to remove any sand. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice, seasoning with salt and pepper; remove from heat.
  3. In the same or another large pan, add a splash of water and bring to a simmer. Add razor clams, cover, and steam for about 4-5 minutes, or until they open. Discard any clams that remain closed.
  4. Transfer opened clams to a serving dish. Drizzle with garlic butter, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.