Steamed Clams with Cilantro and Red Pepper

Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Steamed Clams with Cilantro and Red Pepper
45 min.
6
175kcal

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For seafood lovers looking to elevate their appetizer game, our Steamed Clams with Cilantro and Red Pepper offers a delightful blend of flavors that are sure to impress. This gluten-free dish combines the briny sweetness of littleneck clams with the fresh vibrancy of cilantro and the gentle heat of red pepper for a truly mouthwatering experience.

Picture this: tender clams steaming in a fragrant broth of sake or dry vermouth, mingled with the aromatic essence of garlic and green onions. As the clams cook to perfection, their shells open to reveal the succulent meat within, capturing all the delicious flavors you've added. This dish is not only stunningly simple but also ready in just 45 minutes—making it a fantastic choice for a quick dinner or a special gathering with friends.

Whether you're serving it as an antipasti or a snack, the presentation of clams nestled in their shells, bathed in a luxurious butter sauce, is nothing short of impressive. Garnished with fresh cilantro, each bowl creates a colorful and appetizing display that beckons for a crusty piece of bread to soak up every last drop of that rich sauce. Take a moment to indulge in this seafood treasure—a heavenly dish that's sure to become a favorite at your table!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic cloves pressed
  • 1.5 cups green onions thinly sliced
  • 48  littleneck clams scrubbed
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper dried red crushed
  • cups sake dry
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • teaspoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • pot
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add green onions and cook 3 minutes.
  3. Add 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro and next 4 ingredients. Increase heat to high; bring mixture to boil.
  4. Add clams; cover pot. Cook until clams open, shaking pot often, about 7 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer clams to 6 soup bowls (discard any clams that do not open). Boil remaining liquid over high heat until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
  5. Whisk in remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Pour sauce over clams.
  7. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories175kcal
Protein10.43%
Fat69.07%
Carbs20.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.17
Glycemic Load
0.74
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
7.6686956830647%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.35mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
4.47mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:175.08kcal
8.75%
Fat:9.72g
14.96%
Saturated Fat:6.04g
37.74%
Carbohydrates:6.49g
2.16%
Net Carbohydrates:5.65g
2.05%
Sugar:0.75g
0.83%
Cholesterol:30.12mg
10.04%
Sodium:32.3mg
1.4%
Alcohol:7.6g
100%
Alcohol %:6.88%
100%
Protein:3.3g
6.61%
Vitamin K:63.15µg
60.15%
Vitamin B12:1.92µg
31.97%
Vitamin A:866.52IU
17.33%
Selenium:5.76µg
8.23%
Vitamin C:6.36mg
7.7%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.26%
Phosphorus:51.07mg
5.11%
Folate:19.44µg
4.86%
Iron:0.82mg
4.55%
Vitamin E:0.67mg
4.48%
Calcium:34.83mg
3.48%
Fiber:0.84g
3.37%
Potassium:116.16mg
3.32%
Magnesium:10.17mg
2.54%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.53%
Copper:0.05mg
2.43%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.42%
Zinc:0.24mg
1.62%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.61%
Vitamin B3:0.27mg
1.36%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.17%
Source:Epicurious