Steamers in beer recipe



Recipe for steamers in beer in our easy seafood recipes collection.

Recipe ingredients

  • 2 pounds steamers, soft-shelled clams, less than 2 inches in diameter
  • 1 shallot
  • 1/4 cup, 1/2 stick, unsalted butter
  • 1 cup beer, not dark
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

How to make steamers in beer

  • Scrub clams well.
  • Finely chop shallot.
  • In a large saucepan cook shallot in 1 tablespoon butter over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add beer and clams and steam clams, covered, until opened, 4 to 5 minutes, transferring them as they open with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
  • Discard any unopened clams and reserve cooking liquid.
  • Keep clams warm.
  • Pour reserved cooking liquid through a paper towel-lined sieve into a small saucepan.
  • Heat cooking liquid over moderate heat until hot and whisk in remaining butter.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in parsley and salt.
  • Serve clams with dipping sauce.

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