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Steamed Clams

Enjoy this delicious steamed clams recipe for dinner that’s ready in less than an hour. From eatbetteramerica.

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Steamed Clams
  • PREP TIME

    10 Min

  • TOTAL TIME

    50 Min

  • SERVINGS

    4

 

4
lb clams in shells
6
cups water
1/3
cup white vinegar
1/2
cup boiling water
Butter or margarine, melted, if desired
  • 1 Discard any broken-shell or open (dead) clams. Place remaining clams in large container. Cover with 6 cups water and the vinegar. Let stand 30 minutes; drain. Scrub clams in cold water.
  • 2 In steamer,* place clams and boiling water. Cover and steam 5 to 8 minutes or until clams open at least 1 inch, removing clams as they open. Discard any unopened clams.
  • 3 Serve hot clams in shells with butter.

Expert Tips

*If steamer is not available, place clams in 6-quart Dutch oven. Add 1 inch boiling water; cover tightly.

Hold a clam with the hinged side against a heavy cloth or oven mitt. Insert an oyster knife or blunt-tipped knife between shell halves. Gently twist the knife to pry open the shell and release juices. Be sure to work over a bowl or plate to catch juices. Holding the clam firmly, move a sharp knife around the clam, cutting the muscle at the hinge. Gently twist the knife to pry open the shell. Cut the clam meat from the shell.

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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 50
    • (Calories from Fat 5),
  • Total Fat 1/2g
    • (Saturated Fat 0g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 25mg;
  • Sodium 40mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 2g
    • (Dietary Fiber 0g,
    • Sugars 0g),
  • Protein 9g;
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 4 %;
  • Vitamin C 8 %;
  • Calcium 4 %;
  • Iron 50 %;
Exchanges:
  • 0 Starch;
  • 0 Fruit;
  • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
  • 0 Skim Milk;
  • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
  • 0 Milk;
  • 0 Vegetable;
  • 0 Very Lean Meat;
  • 1 Lean Meat;
  • 0 High-Fat Meat;
  • 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
  • 0;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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