Linguine With Clams – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed
• 8 garlic cloves, divided
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 3/4 cup plain panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, Extra Virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 3 oil-packed anchovy fillets
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup clam juice
• 12 ounces linguini
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped, divided