Pressure Cooker Drunken Clams
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Main Dish
- Skill Level: Advanced
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- Yield: 4
- Servings: 4-6
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 4m
- Ready In: 14m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
105.9 -
Fat
3.8 g -
Saturated Fat
1.7 g -
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5 g -
Cholesterol
23.8 mg -
Sodium
99.2 mg -
Potassium
181.7 mg -
Carbohydrate
10.2 g -
Fiber
0.4 g -
Sugars
0.1 g -
Protein
4.6 g
Pressure cooker drunken clams. Clams steamed in a beer-based broth with fresh basil and cooked in a pressure cooker. Very easy and delicious! More Pressure Cooker Recipes
Pressure Cooker Drunken Clams
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
- 2 cups (500 ml) pale ale
- 1 cup (250 ml) water
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) chicken broth
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) dry white wine
- 3 pounds (1.44 kg) fresh clams, scrabbed
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Method
Step 1
Heat olive oil in pressure cooker over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, for about 2 minutes. Stir in chopped fresh basil. Add water, beer, chicken broth, wine, and lemon juice. Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil. Boil for 1 minute.
Step 2
Arrange a trivet and steamer basket in the pressure cooker. Place clams in the basket. Close pressure cooker and lock the lid. Set the burner heat to high pressure. When pressure cooker reaches high pressure, reduce the burner heat to low. Set timer to cook for 4 minutes.
Step 3
Remove pot from the heat. Carefully open pressure cooker. Discard any clams that have not opened.
Step 4
Using tongs, transfer cooked clams to a serving bowl. Pour cooking liquid over. Serve immediately.