Clams are inexpensive, plentiful, easy to cook, and delicious. And you barely need a recipe—once they open, they’re done.

Prep Time

    •    Prep and cook time: 10 minutes
    •    Yield: Serves 6-8

Ingredients

    •    lemon halves (for serving)
    •    1 x 12 oz bottle pale lager
    •    5 pounds shell clams (such as littlenecks), scrubbed

Method: Bring beer to a boil in a large heavy pot. Add clams. Cover pot, reduce heat to medium, and steam clams until they open, 6–8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer clams to a large bowl or platter (discard any that do not open). Serve with lemon halves for squeezing over.

This great family recipe is thanks to Yummly at https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Beer-Steamed-Clams-1128225#directions