Steamed Clams in Onion Broth |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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From a collection of recipes I've been keeping in a beat-up spiral notebook. Source unknown. Ingredients:
1/4 cup onion, chopped |
1 teaspoon butter |
1 1/2 cups water |
1 tablespoon fresh parsley |
36 steamer clams, cleaned |
Directions:
1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook the onions in the butter until soft.
2. Stir in water and parsley.
3. Cover pot and bring to a boil.
4. Add the clams.
5. Cover and steam them until shells open, 5 to 8 minutes.
6. Discard any unopened clams.
7. With a slotted spoon, transfer the clams to a serving bowls.
8. Strain the broth from the pot through an unbleached coffee filter into 6 individual bowls.
9. Serve the broth for dipping the clams.
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