Name: Steamed Clams with Bacon, Corn, and Basil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 3 slices thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise about 1/4" thick -; 2 large shallots, thinly sliced -; 2 cloves garlic -; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for serving -; Kosher salt -; 3/4 c. dry white wine -; 36 littleneck clams (about 3 lb.), scrubbed and well cleaned -; 1 1/2 c. fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears) -; 1/4 c. heavy cream -; 1/3 c. packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced -; Toasted or grilled bread, for serving -

Steamed Clams with Bacon, Corn, and Basil

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Ingredients for - Steamed Clams with Bacon, Corn, and Basil

1. 3 slices thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise about 1/4" thick -

2. 2 large shallots, thinly sliced -

3. 2 cloves garlic -

4. 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

5. 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for serving -

6. Kosher salt -

7. 3/4 c. dry white wine -

8. 36 littleneck clams (about 3 lb.), scrubbed and well cleaned -

9. 1 1/2 c. fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears) -

10. 1/4 c. heavy cream -

11. 1/3 c. packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced -

12. Toasted or grilled bread, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Steamed Clams with Bacon, Corn, and Basil

1. Stage

In a large, heavy pot over medium heat, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crispy and golden, about 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate. Drain and discard any excess fat.

2. Stage

Return pot to medium-high heat and add shallots, garlic, oil, and red pepper flakes; season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots and garlic are just barely light golden, about 2 minutes.

3. Stage

Add wine and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about half, about 1 minute. Add clams, cover, and steam until clams open, about 7 minutes; discard any clams that do not open.

4. Stage

Remove pot from heat and immediately add corn and cream, stirring until combined and corn is bright golden and crisp tender, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with basil, red pepper flakes, and bacon. Serve with bread alongside.