Shellfish Recipes
PCSGA Tidings
Clams in Black Bean Sauce
Details
- Prep Time:
10 min - Cook Time:
30 min - Ready In:
40 min
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4-5 pounds live clams scrubbed
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemongrass minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons cooking sherry
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons sesame seed oil
- 3 tablespoons black bean sauce do not drain
- 1 green onion chopped for garnish
Directions
Melt butter in pan. Add garlic and brown. In a large pan, add onion, lemongrass, garlic, sherry, salt, pepper, sesame oil and black bean sauce. Saute' lightly. Add 3/4 cup of water and bring to a boil. Add washed clams to the pot. Mix well and cover. Bring to a boil until clams open. Sprinkle green onions on top and cover for 5 minutes.Take off stovetop and serve immediately.