Littleneck Clams with New Potatoes and Spring Onions

Dairy Free
Health score
14%
Littleneck Clams with New Potatoes and Spring Onions
45 min.
6
365kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of the ocean with our Littleneck Clams with New Potatoes and Spring Onions, a dish that's perfect for showcasing the freshness of spring! This dairy-free recipe embodies the essence of coastal cuisine, combining succulent littleneck clams with tender new potatoes and vibrant spring onions in a savory white wine broth. It's an excellent way to bring the tastes of a seaside getaway right to your dining table.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering meal that serves six, making it perfect for family gatherings or casual dinner parties. The richness of smoked Spanish chorizo adds a warm, smoky depth to the dish, while the garlic and onions bring a fragrant and savory aroma that fills the kitchen. Each bite is an experience, as you uncover the briny sweetness of the clams paired with the comforting texture of new potatoes.

Best of all, this dish is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients, boasting approximately 365 calories per serving. Whether enjoyed as a leisurely lunch or a satisfying dinner, our Littleneck Clams with New Potatoes and Spring Onions will captivate your palate and impress your guests, making any meal feel like a coastal retreat.

Ingredients

  • servings bread toasted (for serving)
  • cup sauvignon blanc white wine dry white (such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Gris)
  •  garlic clove thinly sliced
  • pounds littleneck clams scrubbed
  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes thick sliced
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • bunch spring onion divided halved sliced
  • ounces chorizo smoked spanish cut into 1/4" pieces

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chorizo and cook, stirring often, until some fat has rendered and chorizo begins to crisp, about 4 minutes.
  3. Add potatoes, spring onion whites, and garlic. Cook, tossing often, until potatoes are crisp-tender, 10-12 minutes.
  4. Add wine and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add 2 1/2 cups water and continue to cook until potatoes are just tender, 5-8 minutes longer.
  6. Add clams and half of onion greens, cover pot, and cook, stirring occasionally, until clams have opened, 8-10 minutes (discard any clams that do not open).
  7. Divide clam mixture among bowls. Top with remaining onion greens and serve with toast.

Nutrition Facts

Calories365kcal
Protein20.16%
Fat35.78%
Carbs44.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.24
Glycemic Load
22.44
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
17.851304282313%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.97mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
1.26mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:364.8kcal
18.24%
Fat:13.32g
20.49%
Saturated Fat:2.99g
18.67%
Carbohydrates:36.9g
12.3%
Net Carbohydrates:33.14g
12.05%
Sugar:2.6g
2.89%
Cholesterol:28.82mg
9.61%
Sodium:172.3mg
7.49%
Alcohol:4.13g
100%
Alcohol %:1.94%
100%
Protein:16.89g
33.77%
Vitamin B12:6.41µg
106.78%
Selenium:26.06µg
37.23%
Manganese:0.6mg
29.76%
Vitamin C:23.77mg
28.81%
Phosphorus:217.56mg
21.76%
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
19.93%
Iron:3.31mg
18.38%
Potassium:562.1mg
16.06%
Vitamin K:16.17µg
15.4%
Fiber:3.76g
15.04%
Vitamin B3:2.99mg
14.97%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.7%
Magnesium:49.63mg
12.41%
Folate:47.4µg
11.85%
Copper:0.2mg
10.16%
Vitamin E:1.48mg
9.88%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.94%
Calcium:77.29mg
7.73%
Vitamin B5:0.66mg
6.64%
Zinc:0.95mg
6.32%
Vitamin A:280.48IU
5.61%
Source:Epicurious