Steamed Clams

Directions

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.