Steamed Clams For Two - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 1/2 lbs clams, scrubbed
lemon wedge, garnish

Preparation

In the bottom of a steamer bring 2 tablespoons butter, wine, water, parsley and hot pepper sauce to a boil.
Arrange clams on rack and place in steamer. Cover and steam for 6-10 minutes or until clams open. Discard any clams that do not open.
Divide clams (in their shells) in two bowls.
Strain broth and ladle over clams.
Divide remaining butter (4 tablespoons) between 2 small dishes (for dipping). Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.