Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsKingfisher Bar & GrillKids Steamers & Mussels, Clams, Or Half & Half Recipe

Kids Steamers & Mussels, Clams, Or Half & Half Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

CHOOSE WHITE WINE-GARLIC-HERB BROTH, OR SRIRACHA BROTH. SERVED WITH BAGUETTE & WHIPPED BUTTER

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Ingredients

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Seafood Options

Broth Base - White Wine-Garlic-Herb

Broth Base - Sriracha

Sides

Method

Seafood Options

  1. 1

    Mussels

    Rinse mussels under cold water. Remove the beards. Discard any shells with damage or that remain closed after a light tap.

  2. 2

    Clams

    Rinse clams under cold water. Scrub shells; discard any that are open and do not close when tapped.

  3. 3

    Half & Half

    Rinse mussels and clams. If choosing half & half, combine approximately 0.5 lb total (0.25 lb mussels + 0.25 lb clams).

White Wine-Garlic-Herb Broth

  1. 4

    Prepare aromatics

    In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 5

    Add liquids and herbs

    Pour in white wine and stock. Bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in chopped parsley and thyme.

  3. 6

    Season and simmer

    Season with a pinch of salt. Simmer 6-8 minutes to meld flavors.

Sriracha Broth

  1. 7

    Prepare spicy base

    In a pot, combine stock, minced garlic, and Sriracha. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  2. 8

    Add lime and ginger

    Stir in lime juice and grated ginger. Simmer 4-6 minutes.

  3. 9

    Season

    Taste and adjust salt if needed.

Serve

  1. 10

    Steam seafood and dip

    If steaming, add mussels and/or clams to a large pot with the hot broth. Cover and steam until shells open, about 5-7 minutes; discard any that do not open.

  2. 11

    Plate & serve

    Scoop seafood into bowls with some broth. Offer extra broth on the side if desired.

  3. 12

    Bread & butter

    Warm baguette slices and serve with whipped butter on the side.

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