Easy Mediterranean Steamed Clams in White Wine Broth - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 lb (1.4 kg) littleneck clams
• Cold water and kosher salt, for soaking
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large shallot, finely chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
• 1 pint (300 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/3 cup (45 g) pitted Kalamata olives, halved
• 2 tablespoons drained capers
• 1 cup (240 ml) dry white wine
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) seafood stock, clam juice, or water
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lemon, half juiced and half cut into wedges
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Kosher salt, only if needed