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Beer Steamed Clams - At home or on the campfire!

Learn how to make this simple recipe for Beer Steamed Clams - so easy you can even make them on the campfire! Instructions for how to make them over a campfire or at home on the stovetop.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds Manilla clams steamers
  • 1 can of beer a pale lager is best
  • 2-3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges
  • 6-8 cloves of garlic minced

Instructions

Campfire Instructions:
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  1. Pour Beer into Dutch Oven. Add clams, butter, garlic and squeeze lemon wedges into pot and toss them in. Cover with lid and place over campfire. Steam for 5-8 minutes, until clams have opened.
Stovetop Instructions:
  1. Heat dutch oven over medium heat. Melt butter in the pot, add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add beer and bring to a simmer. Add clams and squeeze lemon wedges into pot before tossing them in. Cover pot and steam clams for 6-8 minutes, until they have opened.