Steamed Clams in Beer
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Pine Point steamer clams
- 1 beer (or 2 cups of water)
- 1 stick butter
Cooking Directions
Pour beer into the bottom of a large stock pot and bring to a boil. Rinse clams in cold water and add them to the pot. COVER the pot and let clams cook for 8-10 minutes. When steamers open up they are done. Remove steamers from the pot with a slotted spoon. Dip a teacup into the remaining broth for each person and serve clams with this broth and melted butter for dipping. Serves 2 as a main course.Keep in mind that Maine steamers are soft shell clams and do not close up tightly when they are alive. Even when they are alive there is a small gap between their shells. The skin around the "neck" of the clam should be removed before consumption.
