Steamed Clams, Baja Style
Almejas al VaporFresh little cockle clams are found in great abundance in San Quentin Bay on the coast of Baja, Mexico and they are often cooked right on the beach. You may not be cooking on a beach in Mexico, but here's a great way to savor small clams of any kind. Serve with good crusty bread to dip into the juices.
Ingrediënten
Makes 4 appetizer servings
- ¾ cup sherry
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ onion sliced
- 1 sprig parsley
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 24 small clams scrubbed
- Lime wedges
Instructies
- Put all of the ingredients except the lime wedges and rolls in a large pot, and cover with a tight lid to prevent steam from escaping.
- Bring to a boil over high heat until the clams pop open in about 5 minutes.
- (Discard any that don't open.
- ) Serve hot in the shells with lime wedges to squeeze over the clams.
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