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Clams: Basic Steamed Clams

Source of Recipe


Coastal Living, September 1998






List of Ingredients



• 1 cup water
  
• 1 cup dry white wine
  
• 4 lbs. clams, scrubbed
  






Instructions



1. Bring water and wine to a boil in a stockpot.
   
   
2. Add clams; cover and return to a boil. Boil 5 minutes.
   
   
3. Immediately remove open clams with a slotted spoon. Continue cooking remaining clams for 2 to 3 minutes; others may open. Discard any still unopened clams, reserving clam broth. Serve immediately, with broth, if desired.
   
   Makes 6 servings.