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 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£5.25/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

Japanese

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

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

Instructions

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

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

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Sake Steamed Clams with Garlic Butter

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