Steamers Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Steamers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds live littleneck clams, scrubbed; 1/3 cup kosher salt; 1 cup cornmeal; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 small shallot, minced; 2 leeks, cleaned and sliced, white and light green part only; 2 pounds live mussels, beards removed and scrubbed; 2 teaspoons salt-free seafood grill and broil seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 bottle (750ml) Chardonnay or other white wine; 2 teaspoons crushed garlic; Crusty sourdough bread, for serving

Servings: persons

4 pounds live littleneck clams, scrubbed
1/3 cup kosher salt
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 small shallot, minced
2 leeks, cleaned and sliced, white and light green part only
2 pounds live mussels, beards removed and scrubbed
2 teaspoons salt-free seafood grill and broil seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bottle (750ml) Chardonnay or other white wine
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
Crusty sourdough bread, for serving

1
At least 1 hour before cooking clams, mix the kosher salt and cornmeal into 1 gallon of water and soak the clams.
2
Do not use iodized salt as it will instantly kill the clams.
3
In a steamer or large pot set over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
4
Add the shallots and leeks and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the remaining ingredients, except bread, and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the clams and mussels.
7
Cover with a tight fitting lid and steam over low heat until clams and mussels have opened, about 5 to 10 minutes.
8
Discard any clams or mussels that have not opened.
9
Transfer to serving bowls and ladle with broth.
10
Serve hot with crusty bread to soak up the broth.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds live littleneck clams, scrubbed, 1/3 cup kosher salt, 1 cup cornmeal, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Steamers falls under the General 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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