Clams Oreganata

Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Clams Oreganata
1500 min.
8
118kcal

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If you're searching for a delightful seafood dish that’s both simple to prepare and bursting with flavor, look no further than Clams Oreganata. This classic Italian antipasti brings together the briny freshness of clams with the aromatic goodness of garlic and herbs, creating a perfect starter that will impress your guests and tantalize your palate. Best of all, it is dairy-free, making it a wonderful option for those with dietary restrictions.

This recipe highlights the natural sweetness of small hard-shelled clams, such as Manila clams or cockles, which are cooked to perfection in a rich blend of garlic and tomato. The addition of fresh oregano and a sprinkle of toasted bread crumbs atop the warm clams adds an irresistible crunch and an explosion of Mediterranean flavors. Plated in charming shallow bowls, they not only taste fantastic but also make for an eye-catching presentation at your dining table.

Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or part of a festive antipasti spread, Clams Oreganata is an easy-to-make yet impressive dish that transforms your dinner into a celebration of taste. It’s an invitation to enjoy the coastal essence of Italy right in your home, offering a comforting and delicious way to showcase the seafood you love!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup bread crumbs toasted
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • teaspoon lemon zest fresh finely grated
  • lb very hard-shelled clams such as manila clams scrubbed well (1-inch)
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • tablespoons oregano fresh minced
  •  plum tomatoes whole canned seeded drained coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Cook garlic in oil in a deep 4- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and 1 tablespoon oregano and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break down, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with pepper.
  2. Add clams, stirring well to coat, then cover pot tightly and increase heat to moderately high. Cook, stirring once, until clams open, 5 to 7 minutes. (Discard any clams that have not opened after 7 minutes.)
  3. While clams are cooking, toss together bread crumbs, zest, and remaining tablespoon oregano. Divide clams and pan juices among 8 shallow bowls, then sprinkle with bread crumbs.
  4. Serve immediately.
  5. •Larger hard-shelled clams such as littlenecks (2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter) can be used, but cooking time will increase to 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories118kcal
Protein16.95%
Fat55.99%
Carbs27.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.5
Glycemic Load
0.65
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
7.2426087234331%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.21mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:118.4kcal
5.92%
Fat:7.47g
11.5%
Saturated Fat:1.09g
6.81%
Carbohydrates:8.13g
2.71%
Net Carbohydrates:6.88g
2.5%
Sugar:1.3g
1.45%
Cholesterol:7.65mg
2.55%
Sodium:65.84mg
2.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.09g
10.18%
Vitamin B12:2.91µg
48.45%
Vitamin K:14.79µg
14.09%
Selenium:9.67µg
13.82%
Vitamin E:1.55mg
10.32%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.7%
Iron:1.34mg
7.42%
Phosphorus:72.12mg
7.21%
Vitamin A:356.23IU
7.12%
Vitamin C:4.83mg
5.86%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.63%
Fiber:1.25g
5%
Calcium:47.13mg
4.71%
Folate:16.17µg
4.04%
Vitamin B3:0.79mg
3.93%
Magnesium:14.76mg
3.69%
Potassium:117.66mg
3.36%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3%
Copper:0.06mg
2.97%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.91%
Zinc:0.32mg
2.16%
Vitamin B5:0.12mg
1.19%
Source:Epicurious