Remove from the heat, uncover, and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes. Transfer the clams from their shells to a medium bowl, leaving a few intact for garnish, if you like. If using littlenecks, remove the tough adductor muscles on each side of each clam. Discard any clams that didn’t open during cooking.
Strain the cooking liquid through a sieve lined with dampened cheesecloth or paper towels into the bowl. Rinse and dry the pot.
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