Steamer Clams In Beer And Garlic


Serve with melted butter for dipping and hot crusty bread.

Steps


In a big saucepan , combine the beer , broth , garlic , bay leaf , parsley , and salt / pepper.
Bring to a boil.
Decrease heat to medium.
Simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors.
Add clams.
Cover and simmer 4-5 minutes until clam shells open.
Remove bay leaf and discard.
Remove any clams that did not open and discard.
Place clams in 4 large individual bowls and ladle some of the liquid from the saucepan over the clams.
Serve with individual bowls of melted butter for dipping.
Serve immediately.

Ingredients


beer, chicken broth, garlic cloves, bay leaf, fresh parsley sprigs, salt, fresh ground black pepper, steamer clams, butter