What are steamers by joansmor

What are steamers

Soft shell clams which are cooked by steaming. You remove them from the shells and the "stuff" that holds them there. Dunk in hot water to remove grit (Sea Sand). Then bath in melted butter well for the sheer pleasure. And eat whole. Oh and don't think about the fact that you are eating the belly which is the best part.

I post this in the interest of passing knowledge to those who have never heard of steamers let along had the pleasure of eating them. If you come to Maine the lobster is good but steamed clams ain't bad either. But don't sit down to eat either thinking you can do this in a neat way. Immerse yourself in the pleasure and have lots of napkins at the ready.
Very enlightening! I'll remember this if I ever visit ! ( I hope I do !!)
June 23rd, 2017  
I loved your narrative -- and the presentation makes me want to try them. Who could turn down all that butter?
June 23rd, 2017  
Melted butter makes everything good
June 23rd, 2017  
I too loved reading your narrative. I would do this in a heartbeat. I've heard the term "steamers" all my life!
June 24th, 2017  
Oh - looks delicious and decadent! Must try it sometime.
June 24th, 2017  
I love steamers...one of the things I miss having moved to the West Coast...oh, and lobster too
June 24th, 2017  
Thank uou so much for answering my question with that fantastic photo and narrative x
June 24th, 2017  
Oh sounds yummy, I will have to try it sometime!
June 24th, 2017  
Thank for sharing this with us. I never heard of steaming clams.
June 24th, 2017  
@claudiet It's a lot like how you cook muscles but not with all the flaored broth.
June 24th, 2017  
Interesting info, it sounds like a messy job though...
June 24th, 2017  
Not part of our local seafood. Looks as if I'll have to travel some distances to discover them.
June 24th, 2017  
My mom loved them. Me, I prefer mine fried (sorry!!!!). But don't feel bad "steamers". I don't like any seafood that's squishy!
June 25th, 2017  
I'm dribbling down my chin...
June 25th, 2017  
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