Basic Steamed Clams Recipe

• 16 x -(up to)
• 24 x Clams (4-6 per person)

1. 1.
2. Prepare "Dip for Clams" (see recipe).
3. 2.
4. Wash clams, in their shells, under cool running water to remove sand.
5. Scrub with a brush if necessary.
6. 3.
7. Place clams on a shallow heatproof platter.
8. Steam till clam shells open
9. (5 - 10 min).
10. See "How-to Section".
11. 4.
12. Serve clams in their shells, with the dip on the side.
13. NOTE: Clams may also be opened by boiling.
14. Pour over boiling water to cover and boil till shells open.
15. VARIATIONS:1.
16. In step 3, place in a deep heatproof bowl 1 lb.
17. fresh spinach, with tough stems removed.
18. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp.
19. soy sauce and top with unopened clams.
20. Steam as directed.
21. 2.
22. After step 3, shell clams and toss them in the clam dip; then chill to chill.
23. 3.
24. After step 3, shell clams; arrange them on a heatproof platter.
25. Pour over amixture of 2 Tbsp.
26. soy sauce; 1 Tbsp.
27. sherry; 1 leek stalk and 2 slices fresh ginger root, both chopped.
28. Steam 5 min more.
29. 4.
30. In the variation above, substitute for the seasoning mix 1 Tbsp.
31. shrimp sauce and 1 leek stalk, chopped.

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Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/basic-steamed-clams-79859 (may not work)