STEAMER CLAMS IN BEER AND GARLIC

Steps:

• In a big saucepan, combine the beer, broth, garlic, bay leaf, parsley, and salt/pepper.
• Bring to a boil; decrease heat to medium; simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors.
• Add clams; cover and simmer 4-5 minutes until clam shells open.
• Remove bay leaf and discard; remove any clams that did not open and discard.
• Place clams in 4 large individual bowls and ladle some of the liquid from the saucepan over the clams.
• Serve with individual bowls of melted butter for dipping; serve immediately.