Clams On The ½ Shell (8) Recipe

Inspired by Camille's

Time20m

Serves4

Fresh littlenecks, cocktail sauce, horseradish, lemon

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

1
Prepare the Clams
Rinse the fresh littleneck clams under cold water to remove any sand or debris. Discard any clams that are open and do not close when tapped.
2
Steam the Clams
Place the cleaned clams in a pot with a little water (about 1/2 inch). Cover the pot and steam over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until the clams have opened. Discard any clams that do not open.
3
Prepare the Serving Platter
Once the clams are cooked and opened, carefully remove them from the pot and place them on a serving platter, keeping them in their half shells.
4
Make the Cocktail Sauce
In a small bowl, mix the cocktail sauce with the prepared horseradish. Adjust the horseradish quantity to taste for desired spiciness.
5
Serve
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the clams and serve with the cocktail sauce mixture on the side for dipping.