Steamed Clams

1. 1

   Scrub clams with a small brush and place in a bowl with water to cover.

2. 2

   Add salt and allow to stand for an hour, stirring clams around once or twice.

3. 3

   (Gets rid of sand).

4. 4

   Rinse clams and place in a shallow bowl with sides that will fit into steamer with an inch clearance for steam to circulate.

5. 5

   Add white wine, shallot and red pepper flakes.

6. 6

   When steamer water comes to a boil, time clams to steam 15-18 minutes or until shells open.

7. 7

   Discard any clams that do not open.

8. 8

   Remove clams from steamer and serve in individual bowls.

9. 9

   Strain wine and shallot liquid through a filter or cheesecloth and pour over clams.

10. 10

    Serve with hot garlic bread and a crisp white wine.

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