Spicy Clams with Abruzzese Sausage

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
11%
Spicy Clams with Abruzzese Sausage
20 min.
4
263kcal

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Looking for a delightful way to impress your guests or simply indulge your taste buds? Our Spicy Clams with Abruzzese Sausage recipe is the perfect answer! With a tantalizing combination of fresh clams, aromatic garlic, and a kick of crushed red pepper flakes, this dish is as exciting as it is delicious. Perfectly balanced, it boasts an inviting fragrance that fills your kitchen, making it a wonderful choice for a special antipasti or a light meal.

One of the highlights of this dish is its impressive simplicity: you can have a gourmet experience ready in just 20 minutes! The sautéed garlic and shallots provide a savory base, while the dry white wine adds depth and richness to the overall flavor. Whether you serve it as a starter or a snack, the combination of the briny clams and spicy sausage creates a symphony of flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more.

Best of all, this recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions or anyone looking to enjoy a lighter meal. Pair it with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth, and you’ve got a delectable dish that’s sure to be a standout at any gathering. Bring the taste of the coast to your table and savor every bite!

Ingredients

  • pound clams scrubbed
  • cup cooking wine dry white
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin 
  • 0.5 cup parsley leaves italian chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon red-pepper flakes crushed to taste
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • large shallots minced
  • 18 clove garlic whole peeled

Equipment

  • pot
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large, heavy stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the whole garlic cloves and let them cook undisturbed for several minutes until one side begins to get quite brown. Then stir the garlic and continue cooking until browned on all sides, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the chopped shallots and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the red-pepper flakes and cook a moment more.
  5. Add the wine; bring the liquid to a boil.
  6. Add the tomatoes and sausage slices. Lower the heat and simmer the pot, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. Add the clams to the pot covering it with a tight fitting lid immediately. Continue to cook the clams, shaking the pot once in a while, until the clams open, about 6-8 minutes.
  8. Remove the pot from the heat and add the parsley.
  9. Serve immediately with good crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Calories263kcal
Protein19.67%
Fat55.76%
Carbs24.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.5
Glycemic Load
2.54
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
16.62608677408%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.07mg
Catechin
0.92mg
Epicatechin
0.66mg
Hesperetin
0.48mg
Naringenin
0.46mg
Apigenin
16.17mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
1.34mg
Quercetin
0.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:263.13kcal
13.16%
Fat:11.16g
17.17%
Saturated Fat:1.57g
9.83%
Carbohydrates:11.06g
3.69%
Net Carbohydrates:10.24g
3.72%
Sugar:1.86g
2.07%
Cholesterol:15.31mg
5.1%
Sodium:239.92mg
10.43%
Alcohol:12.36g
100%
Alcohol %:7.48%
100%
Protein:8.86g
17.71%
Vitamin K:130.45µg
124.24%
Vitamin B12:5.77µg
96.1%
Selenium:17.79µg
25.41%
Manganese:0.44mg
22.22%
Vitamin C:14.69mg
17.8%
Vitamin A:860.48IU
17.21%
Phosphorus:152.14mg
15.21%
Vitamin E:2.02mg
13.49%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.3%
Iron:2.02mg
11.24%
Magnesium:30.51mg
7.63%
Calcium:68.85mg
6.88%
Potassium:230.25mg
6.58%
Copper:0.09mg
4.58%
Zinc:0.68mg
4.52%
Folate:17.75µg
4.44%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.78%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.43%
Fiber:0.82g
3.27%
Vitamin B3:0.54mg
2.71%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.6%
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