Cast Iron Skillet Clams with Garlic Herbs and Lavender

Name: Cast Iron Skillet Clams with Garlic Herbs and Lavender
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 lbs little neck clams; 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed and chopped; 2 tbs lavender flowers; 2 tbs olive oil; 6 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tbs salted butter, cubed; juice of 1 lemon

Ingredients

2 lbs little neck clams
4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed and chopped
2 tbs lavender flowers
2 tbs olive oil
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tbs salted butter, cubed
juice of 1 lemon

Heat a large cast iron skillet using high heat, add the olive oil, then the garlic, Cook for about 30 seconds, then add the clams.
Cook the clams until they slightly open, then add the lavender, rosemary and butter.
Next add the white wine, lemon juice, and reduce slightly for about 1-2 minutes.
Remove the clams from the heat and stir to combine the liquid and spices.
Add the clams to a large bowl and pour the liquid over.
Serve with crusty bread.