How to Make Quick and Easy Steamed Clams (Recipe, Method, Backstory)

white wine

🥗Healthier: broth

💰Cheaper: water

Broth adds flavor without alcohol, while water is a budget option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy, and margarine is often less expensive.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until warm.

Add chopped scallions, shallots, and minced garlic to the pot.

Sauté the mixture gently until the scallions and garlic start to color and become aromatic.

Add clams to the pot, ensuring there is plenty of room for them to open.

Pour in Saison beer over the clams.

Cover the pot and allow the clams to steam until they start to open, about 5-7 minutes.

As the clams open, remove them from the pot and set aside.

Season the remaining broth with salt and black pepper to taste.

Whip fresh parsley with soft butter to create parsley butter.

Pour the seasoned broth over the clams and garnish with reserved sautéed scallions.

Serve with toasted bread for dipping into the broth.

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