Beer-Steamed Clams
Clams are inexpensive, plentiful, easy to cook, and delicious. And you barely need a recipe—once they open, they’re done.
Ingredients
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1 12-oz. bottle pale lager
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5 pounds hard-shell clams (such as littlenecks), scrubbed
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Lemon halves (for serving)
Directions
Bring beer to a boil in a large heavy pot. Add clams. Cover pot, reduce heat to medium, and steam clams until they open, 6–8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer clams to a large bowl or platter (discard any that do not open). Serve with lemon halves for squeezing over.
