Recipe

Steamer Clams

Steamer Clams

Photo by ksagee

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe Using Fresh Basil
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    ksagee's Notes:

    Make this routinely while camping and shortly after harvesting fresh clams from the beach. Great recipe at home too.

Serves 4-6

  1. Wash and clean clams. Set aside.

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  2. Finely dice onion and garlic and fresh basil. Set aside.

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  3. Melt butter in dutch oven over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft.

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  4. Add water and beer and bring to boil.

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  5. Add clams and basil and stir to combine all ingredients.

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  6. Cover dutch oven and allow to steam for 8-10 minutes and until clams are open.

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  7. Remove from heat, stir and serve with melted butter and bread if desired.

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1 Comment on Steamer Clams

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Hi ksagee, I saw your recipe and immediately checked it out, I have had a similar recipe many times at the beach and at home, sometimes at home we do this with linguine. THEN, I noticed you live only 20 miles from me (Gig Harbor)...here's to the PacNW! Excellent recipe, the basil gives it a special touch.

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