STEAMED CLAMS
The recipe that follows is for a mess of clams, which on the eastern end of Long Island translates as a cool 100 littleneck hard-shell clams. You can certainly cook fewer of them, particularly if all you can find is the larger cherrystone clam, but a reasonable human can eat two dozen clams at a sitting, mopping up the broth with crusty bread. You can add herbs or other aromatics to the steaming liquid (thyme or garlic, say, or cilantro, parsley, tarragon). You can add chorizo or bacon. The point is just to create steam, and to allow the clams to open within it. Eat the clams with the liquid from the interior of their shells, and perhaps some melted butter. A fiery jalapeño brown butter is currently a favorite dip.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course
Time 10m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Carefully scrub the clams under cold running water to remove sand and grit, then set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large pot set over medium heat, and when it foams, add the chorizo or bacon, and allow it to crisp, stirring occasionally, approximately 5 minutes.
- Add the beer to the pot (use just 1 cup if cooking 50 or fewer clams), and allow to heat through, then carefully add the clams in layers. Cover the pot, and allow the clams to steam and open, approximately 10 to 12 minutes. Serve in the pot, or use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove clams to a platter, and serve alongside a bowl of the remaining clam broth and melted butter.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 155, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 3 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 874 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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SHERRY GHUMMAN
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
SK SAIFUL BD
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good steamed clam recipe for a long time. This one is definitely a keeper.
Alex Alamin Chowdhury
[email protected]These steamed clams were a hit at my party. Everyone loved them. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Jaising Dhovi
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The clams are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.
EVILLITTLEKITTYTYLER
[email protected]These steamed clams were easy to make and turned out great. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Krista jones
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Yam bahadur Kumal
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good steamed clam recipe for a long time. This one is definitely a keeper.
Dexter Griffieth
[email protected]These steamed clams were a hit at my party. Everyone loved them. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The clams are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.
Mustafa recka
[email protected]These steamed clams were easy to make and turned out great. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
John Cena
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
SM Radebe
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good steamed clam recipe for a long time. This one is definitely a keeper.
Dazaiyah Lee
[email protected]These steamed clams were a hit at my party. Everyone loved them. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Rashmitha Hirushan
[email protected]I was very impressed with this recipe. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and light. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The clams are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]These steamed clams were absolutely delicious! The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and light. I will definitely be making this again.