Steamed Clams For Two

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 cup wine
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon parsley, minced
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce
• 1 1/2 lbs clams, scrubbed
• lemon wedge, garnish

Recipe

• 1 in the bottom of a steamer bring 2 tablespoons butter, wine, water, parsley and hot pepper sauce to a boil.
• 2 arrange clams on rack and place in steamer. cover and steam for 6-10 minutes or until clams open. discard any clams that do not open.
• 3 divide clams (in their shells) in two bowls.
• 4 strain broth and ladle over clams.
• 5 divide remaining butter (4 tablespoons) between 2 small dishes (for dipping). garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.