Steamed Clams And Corn Recipes

SEAFOOD BOIL WITH CORN AND POTATOES

Steps:

• In a very large pot (at least 10 quarts), combine 8 cups water, spice mix, salt, potatoes and onion.
• Cover and bring to a boil over high heat; boil until potatoes just begin to become tender when pierced with a knife, about 5 minutes.
• Remove lid and layer in corn, clams, mussels and shrimp.
• Reduce heat to medium-high. Cover pot and cook until clams and mussels open and shrimp are just cooked through, about 10 minutes.
• With a slotted spoon, transfer seafood to a platter and corn, onions and potatoes to another bowl or platter. (Discard any clams or mussels that do not open.)
• Pour a few cups of the liquid from the pot over seafood and sprinkle both platters with parsley.

STEAMED CORN WITH CLAMS AND BACON

Steps:

• In a large, heavy bottomed pot set over medium heat, cook the bacon until it begins to render its fat. Add the garlic, and cook until it turns translucent.
• Add the clams, corn and white wine, then stir in the pimentón. Increase heat to high, and cook for approximately 30 seconds, to evaporate the alcohol. Lower heat to medium low, cover the pot and steam until the clams have all opened and the corn is tender, approximately 8-10 minutes. (Discard any unopened clams.)
• Using tongs and a spoon, remove all the clams and corn and bacon from the pot, and place in large, warm bowl, with a healthy dose of broth, a scattering of Aleppo pepper and the torn basil, and drizzle with olive oil.

STEAMED CLAMS

Steps:

• Carefully scrub the clams under cold running water to remove sand and grit, then set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large pot set over medium heat, and when it foams, add the chorizo or bacon, and allow it to crisp, stirring occasionally, approximately 5 minutes.
• Add the beer to the pot (use just 1 cup if cooking 50 or fewer clams), and allow to heat through, then carefully add the clams in layers. Cover the pot, and allow the clams to steam and open, approximately 10 to 12 minutes. Serve in the pot, or use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove clams to a platter, and serve alongside a bowl of the remaining clam broth and melted butter.

BROTHY STEAMED CLAMS WITH CORN

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup oil in a medium Dutch oven or other heavy pot with a lid over medium-high. Add fennel and leek and season with salt. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and corn and cook, stirring, until garlic is translucent, about 1 minute. Add 1/4 cup water and simmer until corn is bright yellow and starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add wine and simmer until slightly reduced, about 30 seconds. Add clams, cover pot, and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until clams open, 8-12 minutes. Discard any clams that have not opened. Top with parsley, chives, and a few pinches of red pepper flakes and drizzle with oil. Serve with grilled bread for soaking up pan sauces.

STEAMED CLAMS AND CORN

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large pot. Cook sliced shallot and sliced jalapeno until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in dry white wine. Bring to a simmer. Add clams and corn. Cook, covered, until clams open, 5 to 7 minutes; discard any unopened clams. Divide mixture between 2 bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

STEAMED CLAMS AND CORN

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large pot. Cook sliced shallot and sliced jalapeno until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in dry white wine. Bring to a simmer. Add clams and corn. Cook, covered, until clams open, 5 to 7 minutes; discard any unopened clams. Divide mixture between 2 bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

STEAMED LITTLENECK CLAMS WITH SWEET CORN AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
• Add the celery, garlic, chorizo and crushed red pepper and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the clams and white wine, season with salt and pepper, cover and steam until the clams open, 3 to 6 minutes. Discard those that don't open.
• Stir in the butter, corn, parsley and basil. Transfer to large serving bowl. Serve with the bread.

STEAMED CLAMS WITH CHORIZO AND FRESH CORN

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium stockpot over mediumhigh heat. Add the chorizo and saute until golden brown on both sides. Remove the chorizo and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pan and return to the heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft. Add the white wine and reduce by half. Add the corn and the clams, season with salt and pepper, and continue cooking until the clams just open. Remove the pan from the heat and add the parsley. Serve in bowls with slices of bread.

STEAMED CLAMS AND LOBSTER WITH SHALLOT BUTTER, CORN, SAUSAGES AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Make clams:
• Divide clams between 2 large pots, pushing clams to one side of each pot. Divide sausages and potatoes between pots, placing both ingredients on the other side of pots. Add 1 cup water, 1/2 tablespoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, then 1/4 cup Shallot Butter to each pot. Cover tightly and cook over high heat until clams open, about 8 minutes (discard any clams that do not open). Remove from heat. Using slotted spoon, transfer clams to large bowl, leaving sausages and potatoes in pots. Ladle some of cooking broth into small serving bowl. Serve clams as appetizer, offering broth alongside.
• Make lobster:
• Cook 3 lobsters at a time in large stockpot of boiling water, about 12 minutes for 1-pound lobsters and 20 minutes for 2-pound lobsters. Transfer lobsters to bowl.
• Meanwhile, set pots with sausages and potatoes over medium heat. Cover and continue to cook until potatoes begin to soften, about 12 minutes. Add corn to pots; cook until vegetables are tender and sausages are cooked through, about 10 minutes longer.
• Using heavy large knife, cut 2-pound lobsters in half lengthwise; keep 1-pound lobsters whole. Place lobsters, sausages, potatoes and corn on large platter. Pour remaining Shallot Butter into small bowl. Pour any broth from pots into another small bowl; serve alongside lobsters.

STEAMED CLAMS WITH BACON AND BEER RECIPE

Steps:

• Fry 4 slices chopped bacon in a medium pot until soft and golden, about 4 minutes. Add 1 small chopped onion and 2 cloves chopped garlic and continue cooking until the bacon is nicely browned and the onion is tender, about 4 minutes longer.
• Stir in 3 pounds well-scrubbed Manila clams and add 1 cup beer or water or chicken stock. Cover the pot and steam the clams for 3 to 5 minutes, until they open. Discard any clams that do not open.
• Stir gently to mix with the bacon, garlic, and onion, and serve immediately. Recipe Source: "Off The Hook: Reflections & Recipes from an Old Salt" by Roger Fitzgerald. Recipes by Susan Volland (Ten Speed Press). Reprinted with permission.

STEAMED CORN WITH CLAMS AND BACON

Steps:

• In a large heavy-bottomed pot, sweat the bacon over medium heat. Once it begins to render, about 2 minutes, add the garlic and sweat until translucent. Add the clams, corn, and white wine and stir in the pimentón. Increase the heat to high and cook, uncovered, for about 30 seconds, until the alcohol has evaporated. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover, and steam until all the clams have opened and the corn is tender, 5-8 minutes. Discard any clams that don't open.
• I like to serve this dish in a large earthenware bowl, with a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper, torn basil, and a generous drizzle of fruity olive oil.