How Do You Steam Oysters And Clams In The Shell?
There is no better seafood than steamed oysters and clams. Learn how to steam both here, whether you’re feeding a crowd or just yourself. This will prepare you, so invite friends, relatives and your Sunday school class. You’ll have to try hard to mess this up. Go ahead; plan your seafood party with steamed oysters and clams. Make sure your oysters are fresh and clean. Some seafood dealers do a better job than others. If extra cleaning is needed, usually a garden hose will do the trick. The idea is to be sure there is no mud stuck to the shell. DO NOT use any kind of cleaners or soaps, just cold running water. Get out the seafood steamer if you have one. You’ll need a large pot if not. Place a wire rack or something similar to keep the shellfish out of the water if you have one. If not, don’t let this stop the party. If feeding a crowd, more than one pot will be needed to keep the food coming. When entertaining more than my family, I carry the cooking outside to a huge ancient pot that
