How to Boil Fresh Clams
Boiling your fresh clams makes for a wonderful treat. If you dig your own clams, soak them in salt water for several hours or overnight to remove grit inside the shells. Scrub the outsides of the shells to get rid of sand on the shells. If you buy them at a fish market, they will most likely be cleaned. Clams will live in the refrigerator for up to seven days. Keep them in a clean container, and dump out excess water daily.
Things You'll Need
- Medium-sized pot
- Water
- Seasonings (Optional)
- Fresh Clams
Instructions
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Fill your pot with 1/4 inch of water. If you wish to add seasonings, now is the time to do so. Popular seasonings include wine, lemon and garlic.
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Put clams in the pot.
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Bring water to a boil, then reduce to simmer.
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Cook clams until they open, about four to five minutes.
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Remove any clams that did not open, or cook them until they do.
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Serve clams hot with the broth they were cooked in.
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