Lapsang Souchong Tea Steamed Clams

Name: Lapsang Souchong Tea Steamed Clams
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 bay leaves; 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch semi-circles; 2 ribs celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch lengths; 2 kilograms fresh clams in bags, (recommended: littleneck or cherrystone); 2 inches ginger, grated; 1 Tbsp sea or kosher salt; 1 lemon, quartered; 4 stalks lemongrass, bottom white part only, roughly chopped; 1 lime, quartered; 1 large onion, quartered and halved; 1 orange, quartered; 6 individual bags Lapsang Souchong tea or 2 ounces whole leaves; 1 gallon water

Lapsang Souchong Tea Steamed Clams requires approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from start to finish. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 8g of protein, 1g of fat, and a total of 88 calories. This recipe serves 6. A mixture of individual bags lapsang souchong tea, carrots, orange, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet.

Instructions

In a 2 to 3 gallon stock pot, over medium-high heat, add the water, salt, bay leaves, carrots, celery, lemongrass and onion. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Once the vegetables have softened slightly, add the ginger, fruits, and tea. Allow the flavors to blend for 10 minutes, then add the bagged clams. Cook until the clams have opened about 10 to 14 minutes.

Ingredients you will need

Bay Leaves