Pressure Cooker Drunken Clams

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.