Division of Marketing and Development
Susan Nardizzi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Adam H. Putnam, Commissioner
Florida Seafood Recipe
Cooked Clams
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Seafood-4100
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Ingredients |
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2 dozen |
clams in shell, scrubbed well |
1/2 cup |
butter |
1/4 cup |
lemon juice |
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Preparation |
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Arrange the clams around the outer rim of a 10- to 12-inch shallow round microwave- safe dish. Pour lemon juice in dish and place butter in the center of the dish. Cover, leaving a vent, and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 5 minutes, or until all the shells have opened. Rotate the dish half-way through cooking time. Serve clams with the broth from cooking.
Yield
4 servings
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Note
For most microwave ovens it will be necessary to cook clams in two batches of one dozen.
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Look for "Fresh from Florida" ingredients at your grocery store.
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