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Steamed Clams with Bacon and Tomatoes
These steamed clams with bacon and tomatoes make a lovely dinner for two. It's a simple, fresh, and tasty way to enjoy fresh juicy clams with the smoky flavor of bacon and the spicy kick of jalapeño peppers.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 entrees
Calories: 608 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 thick sliced pieces bacon chopped
- 3 cloves garlic very thinly sliced
- ½ cup dry white or rose wine
- 25 littleneck clams scrubbed clean
- 1 jalapeno chile thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved (recommended: sun golds)
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 scallions thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves roughly chopped or torn
- Crusty bread for serving brush with olive oil and grill for best results
Notes
- Steam the clams just until they open. Over-cooking clams can make them tough and rubbery. As soon as the clams open, remove them from the heat.
- Always opt for fresh, high-quality clams. Make sure they are tightly closed or close when gently tapped. Fresh clams will give the dish the best flavor and texture.
- If you prefer a milder heat, remove the seeds from the jalapeños before chopping. This will help control the spiciness of the dish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
608kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
50g
(77%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
489mg
(20%)
Potassium
827mg
(24%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2591IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
69mg
(77%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2entrees
Amount Per Serving
Calories 608
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 608kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 489mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 827mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2591IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 69mg | 77% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.