Steamed Clams
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5.0
105 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
214 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Steamed Clams
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This steamed clams recipe is fresh shellfish cooked with garlic, butter, herbs and lemon. An easy and elegant dish that makes for a lighter main course or unexpected appetizer offering.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 cup white wine
- 4 pounds fresh clams cleaned
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped herbs such as parsley, chives or basil
- herb sprigs and lemon wedges for garnish optional
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the butter and melt it.
- Add the garlic and chili flakes and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add the white wine and bring to a simmer; do not boil.
- Place the clams in the pot, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the pot, then simmer for 7-9 minutes or until clams have opened. Discard any clams that are still shut.
- Stir in the lemon juice and herbs. Serve immediately, garnished with herb sprigs and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- I recommend buying your clams the same day that you plan to cook them. If you need to store the clams for a longer period of time, place them in an open container in the refrigerator and cover them with damp paper towels.
- Be sure to discard any clams that have not opened during the cooking process, as they are not good to eat.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
214kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
516mg
(22%)
Potassium
74mg
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
596IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 516mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 596IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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