EASY PACIFIC NORTHWEST STEAMERS

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This is a quick and easy recipe for preparing a great-tasting batch of steamers. Other herbs can be added to taste. Also, while I haven't tried it yet, next time I will substitute the sherry/water with 1 cup of beer. Do whatever sounds best to you!

Provided by Rev. Roy

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb live steamer clam
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 -6 chopped garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup cooking sherry
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter
1 fresh baked baguette or 1 round sourdough loaf

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain clams; set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in large heavy pot over medium heat.
  • Add garlic, dill, and thyme and heat until garlic is just starting to brown (about 2 min).
  • Add sherry and water and heat until steaming (about 1 min).
  • Add clams, cover pot and cook 5 minutes.
  • Add butter and stir gently until well blended with juices.
  • Ladle out clams into a large serving bowl.
  • Remove any clams that did not open all the way.
  • Pour remaining juices over clams.
  • Serve hot with fresh bread on the side.
  • I served this with a lighter beer and fruity white wine in keeping with flavors of the Pacific Northwest.
  • Don't forget another bowl to throw the shells in!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 820.2, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 1054.6, Carbohydrate 86.2, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 2, Protein 16.9

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