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Clams: Clams Steamed in Beer

Source of Recipe


The Seattle Times






List of Ingredients



• 2 lbs. clams
  
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle beer
  
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  
• 1 medium clove garlic, peeled and minced
  
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  
• 1/8 tsp salt
  






Instructions



1. Scrub the clams, discarding any that are open.
   
   
2. Combine the beer, onion, garlic, pepper flakes and salt in a large pan or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 5 minutes.
   
   
3. Add the clams, cover and steam about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the clams have opened. Discard any that have not opened. Serve the clams with the broth. (French bread or garlic bread can be served with the clams to soak up the juices.)
   
   Makes 4 servings.