Steamed Maine Clams Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

5 -6 lbs clams
1 gallon water
1/3 cup kosher salt
1/3 cup cornmeal
butter (to dunk them in)

Directions:

In a large container place the gallon of water and salt.
Put clams into his container and sprinkle cornmeal over it; place in refrigerator and let sit for about 20 minutes.
Drain.
With a stiff brush, scrub and clean the clams with cold water to get the grit off before cooking.
Put about 1/2 -1 of water in the bottom of a clam steamer or other pot; bring to boiling.
Place the clams on steamer rack over the water.
Cover and steam for about 5-10 minutes only till shells open; don't overcook.
Discard any clams that don't open.
Dunk in butter.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	572.7 Kcal (2398 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.64g	10%
Cholesterol	187.07mg	62%
Sodium	5868.5mg	245%
Potassium	315.73mg	7%
Total Carbs	32.69g	11%
Sugars	0.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.7g	3%
Protein	94.34g	189%
Iron	12.8mg	71%
Calcium	338.4mg	34%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	36.14 Kcal (151 kJ)
Calories from fat	3.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.42g	10%
Cholesterol	11.8mg	62%
Sodium	370.31mg	245%
Potassium	19.92mg	7%
Total Carbs	2.06g	11%
Sugars	0.01g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.04g	3%
Protein	5.95g	189%
Iron	0.8mg	71%
Calcium	21.4mg	34%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

11.9

Points
14

PointsPlus

Good Points

low calorie,
fat free,
saturated fat free,
low cholesterol,
sugar free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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