Beer Steamed Clams Food

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.

BEER-STEAMED CLAMS

Steps:

• Bring beer to a boil in a large heavy pot. Add clams. Cover pot, reduce heat to medium, and steam clams until they open, 6-8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer clams to a large bowl or platter (discard any that do not open). Serve with lemon halves.

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.).

CLAMS STEAMED IN BEER WITH CHILE AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Coat a large pot with oil and bring it to a high heat. When the oil is hot add the garlic, scallions, ginger and chiles. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes or until everything is very aromatic.
• Add the clams and stir to coat with the oil and other ingredients. Add the vinegar, beer, and kaffir lime leaves. Cover and steam the clams until they open, about 5 to 7 minutes. Discard any clams that have not opened.
• Divide the clams into serving bowls with the broth and sprinkle with the chopped cilantro.
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BEER-STEAMED CLAMS

Steps:

• Crush the mustard seeds and the coriander seeds lightly in a mortar and pestle, or place the seeds in a heavy plastic bag and lightly crush with a mallet or rolling pin.
• In a large pot, bring beer, bay leaves, Old Bay, mustard seeds, coriander seeds and cayenne pepper to a boil over medium heat.
• Add the clams.
• Cover and steam 3-6 min or until the clams open, stirring once or twice.
• Discard any clams that DO NOT open.
• Serve clams with the broth in shallow bowls.
• Sprinkle with the chopped parsley.

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.