Steamed Clams in a Beer, Lemon and Garlic Broth |
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Prep Time: 1 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 6 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Simple & tasty, using ingredients you probably have on hand. Prep time includes time to soak & clean clams. Ingredients:
2 lbs littleneck clams (or other small clam) |
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (something light like sam adams summer ale) |
2 large garlic cloves, smashed |
1/2 lemon, sliced into wedges |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 tablespoon old bay seasoning |
fresh ground pepper |
salt |
Directions:
1. Clean clams by sprinkling with corn meal, covering with cold (iced) water, and letting sit for 1-1 1/2 hours. Drain, scrub, and rinse before cooking.
2. Combine all ingredients, except clams, in a large pot.
3. Bring to slow boil over medium heat.
4. Add clams, turn up heat to medium-high, and cover.
5. Cook for 5-6 minutes, until shells are wide open.
6. Discard any clams that do not open with the others, this means they are bad.
7. Serve with broth (either poured over clams in a large bowl or for dipping in smaller bow(s). (strain through cheesecloth, if desired, to remove any remaining grit.).
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