Beer-Steamed Clams

Impress your hubby with this dish and he might just go cold turkey on the nights out with his drinking buddies.

Serves 2  Prep Time 10 minutes  Cooking Time 15 minutes

4 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 dozens live Manila clams, scrubbed well
2 cups beer
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons butter
1 bunch cilantro
salt and pepper to taste

1  Fry bacon in a medium pot for about 3 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and continue cooking until the onion becomes translucent.

2  Stir in the clams along with the beer and bay leaves. Scrape bottom as you stir to get more flavor. Cover the pot and steam the clams for 5 to 10 minutes, until they open. Discard clams that remain closed.

3  Add butter and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Stir gently then serve.

Photography by Erwin Obcemea | Styling by Angelo Comsti

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