Steamed Clams (Cheater Version) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cherrystone clams (shucked, returned to the half shell)
butter (one pat each)
garlic salt (to taste)

Preparation

Clean the clams under cold water, ensure that they are live (solid sound when thumped with clam knife).
Open and shuck the clam, returning it to half of the shell, arranged around the edge of a microwave safe plate.
Put one pat of butter on the clam and sprinkle with garlic salt to taste.
Microwave until the butter just melts (20-25 seconds.
Serve, enjoy the juice, too!