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The best steamed clams recipe ever, using beer, garlic, parsley and lemon. Juicy, succulent cooked clams in under 10 minutes. Easy and delicious!

The best steamed clams recipe ever, using beer, garlic, parsley and lemon. Juicy, succulent cooked clams in under 10 minutes. Easy and delicious! | rasamalaysia.com

Steamed clams with beer, garlic, parsley and lemon.

Summertime is all about seafood: steamed clams, clambake, seafood boil, lobster rolls, crawfish boil, summer seafood stew, etc.

What clams are best for steaming?

For the best steamed clams, use the following types of clams:

  • Steamers. Also known as soft-shell clams (the shells aren’t actually soft), these clams have a longer siphon that sticks outside of its shell.
  • Littlenecks. These are small, hard-shell Atlantic clams. Littlenecks are popular because they are very sweet and tender.
  • Cherrystones. Medium-sized quahogs.
  • Manila. These hard shell clams are similar to Cherrystones, but the meat is sweeter and the clams originate from Japan.

Beer steamed clams in a skillet ready to serve.

For this recipe, I use Manila clams, but you can use any of the clams mentioned above, including soft shell clams.

Other Clams Recipes You Might Like

  • Garlic Butter Sauteed Clams
  • Italian Sauteed Clams
  • Spaghetti with Clams and Zucchini

How To Pick Fresh Clams

It’s important to use fresh, live clams for the best steamed clam recipe.

To make sure the clams are alive, give them a sniff (it should have a fresh, clean sea scent). Also, the shells should be tightly closed.

If the shell is slightly open, give it a quick tap – the shell should quickly close. If it doesn’t close, discard the clam.

How to Store Fresh Clams

It’s best to steam clams as soon as possible after bringing them home from the market. If you won’t be cooking them immediately, follow these instructions to store them properly:

Remove them from the bag/packaging.
Put the clams into a large, uncovered bowl.
Store the fresh clams in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Skillet of clams steamed with beer, butter and lemon sauce.

How to Clean Clams Before Steaming

To remove any sand in soft-shell clams, soak them in cold, salted for a few hours before steaming.

Hard-shell clams can be prepared by scrubbing them with a stiff brush under cold running water.
Making a steamed clams recipe in a skillet.

Steamed Clams Recipe

Learning how to steam clams is quick and easy. Just follow these tips:

  • When you steam clams on the stove, be sure to use a deep skillet with a lid.
  • Properly clean the clams before making steamed clams.

How Many Calories Per Serving?

These steamed clams are 106 calories per serving.

Close up of simple steamed clams in a beer broth.

What to Serve with this Recipe

This meal is best served with crusty bread such as Texas Toast or garlic bread. For a healthy meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes:

Pairs well with:

Easy Spaghetti

Cheesy Garlic Texas Toast

Grilled Shrimp Kebab

Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade

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    Beer Steamed Clams Recipe

    Servings 4 people
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes

    Beer Steamed Clams - the best steamed clams recipe ever with beer, garlic, parsley and lemon. Juicy, fat and succulent clams cooked in under 10 mins.

    Calories 106 kcal
    Author Bee | Rasa Malaysia

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs Manila clams or little neck clams
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 7 fl. oz beer
    • ground black pepper
    • 3 slices lemon
    • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
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    Directions

    1. 1
      Clean and scrub the clams with cold water. Drain and set aside.
    2. 2
      Set up a skillet with the butter, add the garlic and saute until aromatic or light brown in color. Add the clams, stir a few times before adding the beer. Add the pepper, lemon and chopped parsley. Stir to combine well.
    3. 3
      Cover the lid of the skillet and steam on high heat for 2-3 minutes, or until all the clams open up. Serve immediately.

    Recipe Notes

    As clams are naturally briny, you don't need salt. If your beer broth is not salty enough, add a pinch of salt.

    Nutrition Facts
    Beer Steamed Clams Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (4 people)
    Calories 106 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6g9%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Cholesterol 25mg8%
    Sodium 208mg9%
    Potassium 30mg1%
    Carbohydrates 4g1%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 360IU7%
    Vitamin C 4.6mg6%
    Calcium 16mg2%
    Iron 0.6mg3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Steamed Clams
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    6 COMMENTS... read them below or add one

    1. Carol Liedke

      June 6, 2018 at 8:19 PM

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      Excellent steamed clam recipe! Sopped up the broth with your garlic bread recipe.
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      Are your viewers allowed to see WHO WINS in your “Promotional Give Away” program?

      • Rasa Malaysia

        June 7, 2018 at 10:56 AM

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        Hi Carol, thanks for trying this beer steamed clams recipe. Yes, I have a winners list: https://rasamalaysia.com/giveaway-winners/ or you can go to each individual giveaway to see the winner’s name. If there is no name yet, it means the winner hasn’t responded.

    2. Joanne

      June 6, 2018 at 6:19 PM

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      Thanks for your all posts! ??

      • Rasa Malaysia

        June 6, 2018 at 6:57 PM

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        Thanks for your support Joanne.

    3. Selene

      June 6, 2018 at 1:05 AM

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      Looks yummy! Cant wait to lay my hands on these clams and start cooking!
      By the way, we still need to de-sand them first right? Eg soaking in cold water with salt or parsley?

      • Rasa Malaysia

        June 6, 2018 at 9:18 AM

        Reply

        Yeah, you can. The clams we get in USA has no sands so I don’t soak them.

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