Beer-Steamed Soft-Shell Clams – a delicious recipe with wood chips, soft-shell clams, yellow cornmeal, kosher salt, warm water, garlic. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Seafood
Servings:persons
1
Soak wood chips in water for 1 hour; drain.
2
Place clams in sink, and cover with cool water. Rinse clams well, rubbing together to dislodge grit, and drain. Repeat until water is clear. Drain clams. Place in a large bowl, and cover clams with cold water. Stir in cornmeal and salt. Refrigerate and soak for 30 minutes.
3
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
4
Remove grill rack; set aside. Pierce the bottom of a disposable aluminum foil pan several times with the tip of a knife. Place pan directly on heat element on bottom of grill; add wood chips to pan. Place grill rack on grill. Arrange clams in a grill-safe roasting pan, large shallow baking pan, or sturdy disposable foil pan. Pour beer and 1 cup warm water over clams; arrange garlic and lemon over clams. Place pan on grill; cover grill, and cook 15 minutes. Stir clams. Cover grill, and cook 5 minutes or until clams open. Discard any unopened shells.
5
Sustainable Choice: Lobsters & Steamers. Lobsters trapped off waters near the Northeast U.S. and Canada are smart options, as are wild-caught or farmed soft-shell clams.
36
kcal
Calories
9
g
Carbs
1
g
Protein
CarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups wood chips, 2 pounds soft-shell clams, 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and more.
Yes, Beer-Steamed Soft-Shell Clams falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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