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Sake Steamed Clams with Garlic Butter
A quick and flavorful Japanese-inspired dish featuring fresh clams steamed in sake with garlic and butter.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Calories
610
Level
Easy
Yields
2 servings
Cost
£5.25
Ingredients
Servings
2
1lbFresh Clams(Manila or Littleneck clams are recommended)
£6.00
0.5cupSake(Dry sake is preferred)
£3.00
3clovesGarlic(Minced)
£0.20
4tablespoonsButter(Unsalted)
£0.50
2stalksGreen Onions(Thinly sliced, for garnish)
£0.40
1teaspoonSoy Sauce(Optional, for extra flavor)
£0.05
0.3teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes(Optional, for a little heat)
£0.05
0.5Lemon(Juice of half a lemon)
£0.30
Total Cost
£10.50
£5.25 per serving
The Method
- 1
Scrub the clams thoroughly under cold running water. Discard any clams that are open and don't close when tapped.
- 2
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Pour in the sake and soy sauce (if using) and bring to a simmer. Add the clams to the pot.
- 4
Cover the pot and steam the clams for 5-8 minutes, or until they have all opened. Discard any clams that do not open.
- 5
Squeeze lemon juice over the clams. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately. Enjoy with crusty bread for dipping into the flavorful broth.
- 6
Serve immediately.
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My Notes
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition per serving (340g)
610 kcal / 2552 kJ
Carbs
13g
5% of RDA
Fat
44g
63% of RDA
Protein
38g
76% of RDA
Detailed Breakdown
Fibre
1 g
3% of RDA
Sugar
2 g
2% of RDA
Sodium
1050 mg
46% of RDA
Saturated Fat
27 g
135% of RDA
Chef's Tips
Soak the clams in cold, salted water for about 20-30 minutes before cooking to help them release any sand.
Adjust the amount of sake and soy sauce to your preference.
Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.
For extra richness, add a pat of butter to each serving just before serving.
Cooking Equipment
Large Pot with Lid
Large Bowl
Wine Pairings
No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.
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