Garlic Butter Pipis
Garlic Butter Pipis is a simple yet flavorful seafood dish featuring tender pipis infused with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Large heavy-based saucepan
- Lid (for steaming)
- Wooden spatula
- Cutting board and sharp knife
- Citrus juicer
- Colander (for rinsing pipis)
Ingredients
- 1 kg pipis cleaned
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup white wine
- ½ cup cream
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon juice for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the pipis well to remove sand and pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the pipis to the pan and pour in the white wine. Cover with a lid and let the pipis steam for 5-7 minutes until the shells open.
- Stir in the cream, parsley, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the sauce simmer gently, then serve hot, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges. Enjoy with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 102 kcal per tablespoon of sauce
- Fat: 11g (mostly from butter)
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Vitamin A: Good source (for vision and immune function)