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Beer Steamed Clams

These simple beer steamed clams are an easy way to enjoy seafood at home. Filled with garlic and beer flavor you'll love these clams!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beer steamed clams, steamed clams
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Brandy O'Neill

Ingredients

  • 2 dozen little neck clams fresh
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 (16 ounce) bottle pilsner beer
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter

Instructions

  • Fill large bowl (or your sink) with cold water and add your fresh clams. Let your clams soak for at least one hour. Changing out the water at the 30 minute mark. If the clams are dirty on the shells give them a little scrubbing.
  • Once your clams have soaked it's ready to start the sauce.
  • Set a high sided 12-inch skillet over medium heat add olive oil. Once the oil is warm add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until garlic is fragrant.
  • Add in clams and beer. Put a lid on the skillet and let the clams steam until they pop fully open. (Like you see in the pictures)
  • Once clams have opened add to a large serving bowl. If any of the clams did not open throw them away.
  • Add the butter to the cooking liquid and give the sauce a stir to combine and pour over the clams.
  • Serve with a slice of crusty bread and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.05g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg