Steamed Clams in Butter and Sake

"This recipe is the best for seafood lovers. Clams are steamed with sake and mirin (sweetened rice wine with a lower alcohol content—14% instead of 20%) and a bit of green onion in this Japanese way of preparation.

Prep Time  : 10 Min

Cook Time : 10 Min

Ready In    : 20 Min

Served for  : 4 people

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons sake
• 4 teaspoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 1 1/4 pounds clams in shell, scrubbed
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 green onion, chopped

Directions

1. Heat a wok or large saucepan over high heat. 
2. Quickly pour in the sake, mirin and rice vinegar. 
3. Add the clams; cover and cook until the clams open, 3 to 4 minutes. 
4. Discard any clams that do not open. 
5. Remove any scum that forms on the surface using a spoon or paper towel. 
6. Stir in the butter, soy sauce and green onion, tossing to coat the clams as the butter melts. 
7. Arrange clams on a serving plate and drizzle the sauce over them. 
8. Serve immediately.

Source: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Steamed-Clams-in-Butter-and-Sake/Detail.aspx

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