Seafood Scampi

Seafood Scampi:

First start by steaming 1 lb of Manila clams:
In a large dutch oven place the clams (that have been prescrubbed) in 1/2 cup of white wine, 4 tbsp of butter, 1/4 finely chopped yellow onion, 1 tbsp dried red pepper flakes and 1 coarsly chopped garlic clove. Cover the clams with the lid and steam for about 5 minutes (or until the clams have opened up. do not overcook and throw out any clams that do not open.) Spoon out the clams with a Chinese skimmer and set aside in a bowl.

Here are the ingredients for the Seafood Scampi:
1/2 lb bay scallops
1/2 lb of cooked lobster meat, cubed (you can find this in a container in the seafood section of your grocery store)
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lb Manila clams
7 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1 1/2 cups dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc)
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp lemon zest
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

In a large sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant. Next, add the seafood and sauté for 2 minutes. Season the seafood with a little salt and pepper. After the seafood has cooked for 2 minutes, add the wine and the lemon juice. Once it starts to bubble add the lobster meat and clams and cook for another 1 minute. Taste the sauce and add additional seasoning if necessary. Serve in a shallow serving bowl. Spoon seafood into individual bowls shallow serving bowls and pour the lemon butter over the top. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and lemon zest. Serve with french bread for dipping into the sauce.