Steamed Clams

Ingredients

• 3 dozen cherrystone clams in shells
• 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Preparation

1. Wash clams thoroughly, discarding any shells that have opened. Place clams in a large Dutch oven, and sprinkle with seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add water; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat, and steam 10 minutes or until shells open wide. Remove clams from Dutch oven; drain, reserving liquid. Strain liquid.
2. Serve clams hot in shells with separate containers of clam liquid and melted butter.