Clams In Garlic White Wine

Delicious morsels to serve as a starter or appetizer. adapted from canadian living mag. http://www.canadianliving.com/food/

Cut prosciutto into strips.

In a large frypan , heat oil over medium heat.

Fry prosciutto until crisp , about 2 minutes.

Remove to paper towel to drain.

To the pan , add garlic , half of the parsley and the hot pepper flakes.

Fry for 1 minute.

Add wine.

Bring to boil over medium high heat , add clams , cover and steam until clams open , about 5 minutes.

Discard any clams that do not open.

Sprinkle with prosciutto and remaining parsley.

Ladle clams into small bowls and offer plenty of crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.

prosciutto ham, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, italian parsley, hot pepper flakes, dry white wine, littleneck clams