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Wine−Steamed Clams  
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medium onion, chopped  
small garlic cloves, sliced thin  
tablespoon olive oil  
/2 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth  
dozen small hard−shelled clams, scrubbed well  
cup fresh coriander sprigs, washed and spun dry  
/2 cup fresh flat−leafed parsley leaves, washed and spun dry  
tablespoon unsalted butter  
tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste  
Fresh coriander and/or parsley sprigs (for garnish)  
In a large heavy saucepan cook onion and half of garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until  
softened. Add wine or vermouth and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add clams  
and steam, covered, over moderately high heat 5 to 7 minutes, transferring them as they open with  
tongs to a serving bowl and reserving cooking liquid. (Discard clams that are unopened after 7  
minutes.) Keep clams warm.  
In a blender blend together coriander, parsley, butter, remaining garlic, lemon juice, and reserve  
cooking liquid until smooth. Pour sauce over clams and toss to combine.  
Garnish clams with herbs and serve with crusty Italian or French bread.  
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