Steamer Clams In Beer And Garlic

• 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer, allowed to go flat
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 4 garlic cloves, halved
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 fresh parsley sprigs
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 50 -60 steamer clams, in the shell well scrubbed
• melted butter, for dipping

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

flat, chicken broth, garlic, bay leaf, parsley sprigs, salt, fresh ground black pepper, steamer clams, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/steamer-clams-in-beer-and-garlic-201019 (may not work)