Lapsang Souchong Tea Steamed Clams Recipe

Name: Lapsang Souchong Tea Steamed Clams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 gallon water; 1 tablespoon sea or kosher salt; 3 bay leaves; 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch semi-circles; 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch lengths; 4 stalks lemongrass, bottom white part only, roughly chopped; 1 large onion, quartered and halved; 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, grated; 1 lemon, quartered; 1 lime, quartered; 1 orange, quartered; 6 individual bags Lapsang Souchong tea or 2 ounces whole leaves; 4 pounds fresh clams in bags, (recommended: littleneck or cherrystone)

Servings: persons

1 gallon water
1 tablespoon sea or kosher salt
3 bay leaves
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch semi-circles
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch lengths
4 stalks lemongrass, bottom white part only, roughly chopped
1 large onion, quartered and halved
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, grated
1 lemon, quartered
1 lime, quartered
1 orange, quartered
6 individual bags Lapsang Souchong tea or 2 ounces whole leaves
4 pounds fresh clams in bags, (recommended: littleneck or cherrystone)

1
In a 2 to 3 gallon stock pot, over medium-high heat, add the water, salt, bay leaves, carrots, celery, lemongrass and onion.
2
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
3
Once the vegetables have softened slightly, add the ginger, fruits, and tea.
4
Allow the flavors to blend for 10 minutes, then add the bagged clams.
5
Cook until the clams have opened about 10 to 14 minutes.
6
Remove the clam bags from the water, and put them into a colander.
7
Open the bags, drain and serve.

114

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* 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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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 gallon water, 1 tablespoon sea or kosher salt, 3 bay leaves, 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch semi-circles, and more.

Yes, Lapsang Souchong Tea Steamed 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.

Lapsang Souchong Tea Steamed Clams

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