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Steamed Littleneck Clams

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on August 22, 2007

Time

5 minutes

Yield

Makes 8 to 15 clams

Steamed Littleneck Clams

Ingredients

8 - 15 littleneck clams

Before You Begin

Although the opening clams sound like minor explosions, they emerge tender, flavorful, and with plenty of wonderful juices.

Instructions

  1. Place 8 to 15 littlenecks, hinge side out, around a microwave-safe pie dish, cover with vented plastic wrap, and microwave at 100% power until clams open, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes for 8 clams, up to 3 1/2 minutes for 15 clams.
Steamed Littleneck Clams

Steamed Littleneck Clams

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Time

5 minutes

Yield

Makes 8 to 15 clams

Ingredients

8 - 15 littleneck clams

Ingredients

8 - 15 littleneck clams

Ingredients

8 - 15 littleneck clams

Before You Begin

Although the opening clams sound like minor explosions, they emerge tender, flavorful, and with plenty of wonderful juices.

Instructions

  1. Place 8 to 15 littlenecks, hinge side out, around a microwave-safe pie dish, cover with vented plastic wrap, and microwave at 100% power until clams open, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes for 8 clams, up to 3 1/2 minutes for 15 clams.

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