STEAMED CLAMS WITH JALAPEñO BUTTER
Recipes do not come easier, though you will want to make sure that you take the time to scrub the shells before steaming. There's nothing worse than sand in your clams. The bacon is optional, but I like the smokiness it adds to the broth. As for the jalapeño butter, it provides a zip against the brine and sweetness. You can heat it to make a brown butter, adding nuttiness to the mix, but it's not necessary.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories seafood, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Scrub the clams under cold running water to remove grit and sand, then set aside.
- Melt 2 teaspoons of the butter in a large pot set over medium heat. Add the bacon, if using, and cook, stirring occasionally, until it has started to crisp, approximately 5 minutes.
- Add the beer to the pot, and allow to heat through, then carefully add the clams in layers. Cover the pot, and let the clams steam and open, approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
- While the clams cook, put a small pot over medium heat, and add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. When it melts, add the jalapeños and stir to combine. Keep the butter warm until ready to use.
- Drain the clams, reserving their liquor, and serve them on a platter, with the reserved clam broth and the melted butter.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 151, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 547 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Adu Baffour Samuel
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Jihad Kal
[email protected]This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The clams were tender and juicy, and the jalapeño butter was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Abid Bajwa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of clams, but I really enjoyed this dish. The jalapeño butter was delicious and the clams were cooked perfectly.
Mr.Stealyourgirl FRIEND
[email protected]This was the perfect dish for a summer party. The clams were light and refreshing, and the jalapeño butter added just the right amount of heat. Everyone loved them!
Selena Case
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I would recommend using less jalapeño butter next time.
Fatema Khatun Fatema Khatun
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the clams turned out tough and rubbery. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Jumman Ali
[email protected]Wow! This dish was amazing! The clams were so tender and the jalapeño butter was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Marzan Akther
[email protected]This dish was so easy to make and it turned out great! The clams were cooked perfectly and the jalapeño butter was delicious. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Arpita Sen
[email protected]Not bad! The clams were a bit overcooked, but the jalapeño butter was tasty. I'll try again next time and cook the clams for a shorter amount of time.
Mc Denison
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The clams were tender and juicy, and the jalapeño butter was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Jason Middleton
[email protected]These steamed clams with jalapeño butter were absolutely delicious! The clams were cooked perfectly and the butter was flavorful and spicy. I served them with some crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce. Highly recommend!