Stout-Steamed Shellfish with Charred Onions
Peer reviewed by UK recipe editorsAuthored by UK recipe editorsOriginally published 16 Jan 2026
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This aromatic seafood dish brings a sophisticated twist to classic steamed mussels and clams. By charring the onions until blackened and simmering them with a rich stout, the broth develops a deep, smoky complexity that perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the shellfish. Notes of garlic, thyme and sea-salty kombu provide a robust base, creating a restaurant-quality meal that feels both rustic and refined.
As a dairy-free main course, this recipe is ideal for an effortless weekend lunch or an impressive dinner party starter. The combination of stout and seafood is a timeless pairing, offering a heartier alternative to traditional white wine sauces. Serve these shellfish in wide bowls with plenty of crusty sourdough bread to soak up every drop of the dark, savoury broth.
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Ingredients for Stout-Steamed Shellfish with Charred Onions
2 tablespoons grapeseed or vegetable oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced into rings
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 head of garlic, halved crosswise
5 sprigs thyme
1 (4-inch) piece kombu or 1 toasted nori sheet
1 bay leaf
1 (350g) bottle stout
2.3kg littleneck clams and/or mussels, scrubbed, mussels debearded
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
How to make Stout-Steamed Shellfish with Charred Onions
Heat oil in a large wide pot over high. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until edges are blackened, 6–8 minutes. Let pot cool slightly, then add butter, garlic, arranging cut side down, and thyme and cook over low heat until garlic is golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add kombu, bay leaf, and stout and increase heat to medium-high. Add shellfish; cover pot. Cook, shaking pot often and transferring shellfish to a large bowl as they open, until all the shellfish are open, 5–8 minutes. Discard any that don’t open. Season cooking broth with salt and pepper. Divide shellfish among bowls; ladle broth over.
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16 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine
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