Beer-Steamed Clams

Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 pound(s) clams1 (16-ounce) beer
• 2 clove(s) garlic, sliced
• 1 shallot, sliced
• 1 teaspoon(s) seedless chili flakes
• 2 ounce(s) sliced salami
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 tablespoon(s) butter
• 1 pinch(s) salt and pepper

Directions:
• Boil the beer with the garlic, shallot, chili flakes, salami, and lemon juice.
• When beer has reduced by about 70 percent, add clams and butter and cook with lid on just until the clams open.
• Serve over grilled or toasted bread or capellini pasta.

Enjoy!