Portuguese Clams(Ameijoas Portuguesas) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 garlic clove
1/4 c. olive oil
1 lb. small clams or mussels
salt and pepper
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 bunch parsley, chopped
lemon wedges
French bread, toasted

Preparation

Halve garlic and saute it lightly in oil.
When hot add clams which have been thoroughly rinsed several times in water.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cover with tight lid and steam until clams open.
Add lemon juice and parsley.
Then shake pan to distribute and leave over heat for a few minutes longer.
Serve piping hot with lemon wedges and slices of bread.
Makes 4 servings.