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Steamed Maine Clams

Here's how you make Steamed Maine Clams
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 5-10m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 5 to 6 pounds clams
  • 1 gallon water
  • 1/3 cup kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup cornmeal
  • Butter (to dunk them in)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large container place the gallon of water and salt; put clams in and sprinkle the cornmeal over it; place in refrigerator and let sit for about 20 minutes.

  • Step 2: Drain; with a stiff brush, scrub and clean the clams with cold water to get the grit off before cooking.

  • Step 3: Put about 1/2" to 1" of water in the bottom of a clam steamer or other pot; bring to a boil; place clams on steamer rack over the water; cover and steam for about 5-10 minutes only till shells open----DO NOT overcook.

  • Step 4: Discard any clams that don't open; dunk in butter and enjoy!

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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