Beer-Steamed Clams
Recipe GLPR4ae426882e6a2f
Fresh hard-shell clams steamed in pale lager until tender and perfectly opened. A simple, elegant seafood dish served with bright lemon halves to enhance the sweet, briny flavor of the clams.
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Ingredients
5 pounds Hard-shell clams (such as littlenecks), scrubbed
1 12-ounce bottle Pale lager beer
2 halves Lemon halves, for serving
Directions
Pour the pale lager into a large heavy-bottomed pot. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
Add the scrubbed clams directly to the boiling beer. Immediately cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and reduce the heat to medium.
Steam the clams for 6 to 8 minutes, until the shells have fully opened. Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the opened clams to a large serving bowl or platter. Discard any clams that have not opened.
Arrange the steamed clams on a serving platter and accompany with fresh lemon halves. Serve immediately while hot.
