Steamed Clams In A Beer Lemon And Garlic Broth Recipes

STEAMER CLAMS IN BEER AND GARLIC

Steps:

• In a big saucepan, combine the beer, broth, garlic, bay leaf, parsley, and salt/pepper.
• Bring to a boil; decrease heat to medium; simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors.
• Add clams; cover and simmer 4-5 minutes until clam shells open.
• Remove bay leaf and discard; remove any clams that did not open and discard.
• Place clams in 4 large individual bowls and ladle some of the liquid from the saucepan over the clams.
• Serve with individual bowls of melted butter for dipping; serve immediately.

STEAMED CLAMS IN A BEER, LEMON AND GARLIC BROTH

Steps:

• 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.
• Combine all ingredients, except clams, in a large pot.
• Bring to slow boil over medium heat.
• Add clams, turn up heat to medium-high, and cover.
• Cook for 5-6 minutes, until shells are wide open.
• Discard any clams that do not open with the others, this means they are bad.
• 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.).

MANILA CLAMS IN GARLIC AND BEER

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large stock pot. Gently saute garlic and onions until light golden brown, being careful not to burn them. Place clams in pot and season with salt and pepper. Add fresh basil and pour in beer. Cover pot and bring to boil over medium heat, cooking until clams open. Remove clams to platter or large serving bowl, discarding any that do not open. Pour broth into a serving bowl for dipping with crusty bread.

STEAMED CLAMS

Steps:

• Wash the clams thoroughly and remove any blemishes. They should have no odor. Heat oil in a large saucepan (with a cover) over medium heat and cook garlic and onion until translucent. Add the wine and let cook for a couple of minutes to combine the flavors. Add the clams and clam juice (or water) and cover the pan for about 10 minutes until the clams open. Discard any clams that do not open and remove clams to serving bowls. Season the juices in the pan with salt and pepper to make a sauce. Pour the sauce and melted butter over the clams.

BEER-STEAMED CLAMS

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan. Pour beer in and fill to 1 to 2 inches below the bottom of the steamer. Add clams to the steamer insert, cover, and bring to a boil.
• Steam until the top clams barely open, 3 to 5 minutes; do not overcook or clams will become tough and rubbery.
• While clams are steaming, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add parsley and garlic and saute until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.

STEAMED CLAMS IN GARLIC SAFFRON BROTH

Steps:

• Crumble saffron into 1 cup of boiling water. Set aside to steep.
• Heat olive oil in a large, shallow saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots, and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add wine, and stir to loosen any bits from pan. Add reserved saffron broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and add clams, chopped tomato, and half the chopped parsley. Stir to combine. Cover, and let steam until clams are opened, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and pepper, and serve immediately.

SCOTT URE'S CLAMS AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Wash clams to remove any dirt or sand.
• In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; saute for 1 minute, or until tender. Pour in the white wine. Boil until wine has reduced to half its original volume.
• Add clams, cover, and steam till clams start to open. Add butter, cover, and cook till most or all of the clams open. Discard any that do not open. Transfer clams and juice to 2 large bowls. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve.