Venus Clams with Herbs

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp parsley
• 5 tbsp basil
• 5 tbsp lemon balm
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 125 ml fish stock
• 250 ml Water
• 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1000 g Venus clams
• Salt
• ground pepper

Instructions

1. 1.

   Peel and finely chop the garlic. Wash and brush the clams thoroughly, discarding any that are already open. Heat 4 tbsp olive oil, sauté the garlic until fragrant but not browned. Add the clams and steam for 3 minutes until all clams have opened; discard closed ones.

2. 2.

   Pour in water and fish stock, simmer on low heat for 4 minutes. Transfer the clams to a bowl and strain the broth through a fine sieve to remove any remaining sand. Return the clams to the broth, add the herbs and remaining olive oil, season with pepper and salt, and serve with toasted white bread.