Steamed Clams (Acadian Coques à la vapeur)

One of the most popular ways of preparing fresh clams is to steam them.

fresh clams
bread
butter

To prepare the clams in the traditional way, wash them with sea water, if possible. If there appears to be a lot of sand in them, soak the clams in salt water for a couple of hours.

Put the clams in a large pot without water and cover. Heat at medium heat for about 15 minutes or until all the clams are open.

Serve the clams in soup bowls with the juice extracted during cooking.

To eat the clams, take them from their shells, removing the brown membrane covering the neck.

Dip the clams in the juice and eat them with bread and butter.