Steamed Clams With Thai Basil And Chiles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons minced serrano chilies
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 lbs littleneck clams, in shells scrubbed
1 cup chopped fresh Thai basil

Preparation

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; saute for 1 minute or until golden.
Add chile; saute 10 seconds. Stir in wine and next 4 ingredients (through pepper). Bring to a boil.
Add clams; cover and cook 7 minutes or until shells open. Add basil; cover and cook for 1 minute.
Discard any unopened shells. Remove clams from pan with a slotted spoon. Serve with sauce.