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Drunken Clams Recipe

This drunken clams recipe are paired with white wine, chicken stock, fennel and just a touch of cream. Perfect when served with crusty bread. 

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 635 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound spicy Italian sausage ground or removed from their casing
  • 2 whole shallots minced
  • 1 medium sized head fennel thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken stock
  • 2 dozen little neck clams rinsed and cleaned
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

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  1. Add olive oil to a 12-inch high-sided skillet set over medium heat. Once the oil is hot add in sausage and begin to brown. Make sure to break up the sausage as it cooks.
  2. Cook the sausage just until it starts to turn brown. Add in shallots and fennel. Continue cooking until the vegetables soften and the sausage is no longer pink.
  3. Add in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add in white wine and cook down half way.
  5. Pour in chicken stock and stir to combine.
  6. Place cleaned raw clams on top of mixture, slightly pushing them into the stock. Cover and let cook for about 8 minutes or until completely opened. If any clams do not open throw them away.
  7. Carefully remove the opened clams from the dish and add cream to the sausage mixture. Cook for 5 minutes and either add the clams back to the dish for serving or divide clams equally between bowls and pour the hot sausage/broth mixture overtop.

Notes

  • Want to learn how to clean your clams? Read all about it in my beer steamed clams post.
  • Prep time includes the time it takes to clean your clams.
  • Want to learn how to clean your clams? Read all about it in my beer steamed clams post.
  • Prep time includes the time it takes to clean your clams.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 635kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 54g (83%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 24g Cholesterol 120mg (40%) Sodium 889mg (37%) Potassium 659mg (19%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 517IU (10%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 635

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 635kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 54g 83%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 24g 120%
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 889mg 37%
Potassium 659mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 517IU 10%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.