Basic Steamed Clams Recipe

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Servings: 4

Ingredients

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  • 16 x -(up to)
  • 24 x Clams (4-6 per person)

Directions

  1. 1. Prepare "Dip for Clams" (see recipe).
  2. 2. Wash clams, in their shells, under cool running water to remove sand.
  3. Scrub with a brush if necessary.
  4. 3. Place clams on a shallow heatproof platter. Steam till clam shells open
  5. (5 - 10 min). See "How-to Section".
  6. 4. Serve clams in their shells, with the dip on the side.
  7. NOTE: Clams may also be opened by boiling. Pour over boiling water to cover and boil till shells open. VARIATIONS:1. In step 3, place in a deep heatproof bowl 1 lb. fresh spinach, with tough stems removed. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. soy sauce and top with unopened clams. Steam as directed.
  8. 2. After step 3, shell clams and toss them in the clam dip; then chill to chill.
  9. 3. After step 3, shell clams; arrange them on a heatproof platter. Pour over amixture of 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1 Tbsp. sherry; 1 leek stalk and 2 slices fresh ginger root, both chopped. Steam 5 min more.
  10. 4. In the variation above, substitute for the seasoning mix 1 Tbsp. shrimp sauce and 1 leek stalk, chopped.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 3g
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 3  
Calories from Fat 0 0%
Total Fat 0.04g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 11mg 0%
Total Carbs 0.09g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Sugars 0.0g 0%
Protein 0.46g 1%
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