Steamed Clams Recipe

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Steamed Clams
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Directions:

  1. Scrub clams with a small brush and place in a bowl with water to cover.
  2. Add salt and allow to stand for an hour, stirring clams around once or twice. (Gets rid of sand).
  3. Rinse clams and place in a shallow bowl with sides that will fit into steamer with an inch clearance for steam to circulate.
  4. Add white wine, shallot and red pepper flakes.
  5. When steamer water comes to a boil, time clams to steam 15-18 minutes or until shells open.
  6. Discard any clams that do not open.
  7. Remove clams from steamer and serve in individual bowls.
  8. Strain wine and shallot liquid through a filter or cheesecloth and pour over clams.
  9. Serve with hot garlic bread and a crisp white wine.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 477.79 Kcal (2000 kJ)
Calories from fat 40.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.54g 7%
Cholesterol 136.05mg 45%
Sodium 3530.61mg 147%
Potassium 434.02mg 9%
Total Carbs 29.25g 10%
Sugars 4.99g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1.65g 7%
Protein 69.68g 139%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 7%
Iron 9.6mg 53%
Calcium 202.5mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 83.96 Kcal (352 kJ)
Calories from fat 7.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.8g 7%
Cholesterol 23.91mg 45%
Sodium 620.39mg 147%
Potassium 76.27mg 9%
Total Carbs 5.14g 10%
Sugars 0.88g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.29g 7%
Protein 12.24g 139%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 7%
Iron 1.7mg 53%
Calcium 35.6mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.6
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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