Clams Steamed In Sherry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

36 fresh clams
1 c. dry sherry
water
1 onion, coarsely chopped
freshly ground white pepper to taste

Preparation

Bring sherry and enough water to cover clams to boiling.
Add clams and be sure that there is enough liquid to cover them.
Add onion and pepper.
Cover and steam clams until clams open up.