Pacific Razor Clams with Spaghetti
This Pacific razor clams recipe is served with spaghetti to bring the taste of the Washington Coast home. Sweet, briny clams are prepared in a simple white wine and garlic sauce and tossed with spaghetti.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound razor clams cleaned and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ red onion diced
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup white wine
- 2 cups vegetable or seafood stock
- Salt and pepper
- 1 lemon
- Parsley for garnish optional
- Parmesan cheese for garnish optional
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- While spaghetti cooks, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir minced garlic into the pan and cook for 2 minutes, continuously stirring to avoid burning. Pour in ½ cup white wine and reduce heat to a simmer.
- Once wine is absorbed, add in 2 cups of vegetable or seafood stock. Return to a simmer and add chopped razor clams. Cook for about 3 minutes, just to cook and heat through.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the pan, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with zest and juice of a lemon. Add a bit of shredded parmesan and fresh, chopped parsley (optional).