Steamed Clams Or Mussels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup basil, chopped
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 lbs fresh clams or 4 lbs mussels
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
fresh basil, enough to garnish

Preparation

In a large stockpot, heat your oil very hot.
Add the garlic and saute quickly for 1 minute.
Add chopped basil, wine, broth, butter and bring to a boil.
Then add clams or mussels, cover with a lid, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
Remove lid, and stir well.
Replace lid and continue cooking til open.
With slotted spoon, remove clams/mussels and distribute them into 4 pasta bowls.
Season broth with salt and pepper, and pour hot broth over clams/mussels.
Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.