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Steamers (Classic)

Summary

Yield
Servings
Prep time10 minutes
RegionNew England Colonial

Description

Classic SteamersThis is about the easiest of easy recipes! 

Steamers are steamed soft-shell clams, traditionally served with some dipping liquid (to remove any residual sand) and melted butter, and a refreshing summery beer. 

Ingredients

1 1⁄2lbSteamers
4ozButter
1 1⁄2cWater

Instructions

  1. Put the water in a pan and bring it to a boil.
  2. Rinse the clams and make sure they are all alive (the shells are closed, with the foot protruding).
  3. Add the clams and cook until they open, 5-8 minutes. They are done when the clams are wide open. Discard any that did not open.
  4. Strain the boiling liquid into a cup. This will be used for dipping the clams to rinse away any sand.
  5. Serve hot on a platter with the dipping liquid and melted butter.

Notes

They should come easily out of the shells. There's a sort of a membrane over the foot and around the rim of the shell; you can pull that off like a sock and eat the whole rest of the clam.
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  • By John at 05/21/2018 - 18:14
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