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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

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Ingredients

Ingredient check list

Ingredients

Ingredient check list

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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