Steamed Clams in Butter and Sake Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Steamed Clams in Butter and Sake Recipe

Ingredients

4 teaspoons sake

4 teaspoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)

2 teaspoons rice vinegar

1 ¼ pounds clams in shell

scrubbed

3 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 green onion

chopped

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Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Scrub and rinse clams. Soak in a large bowl of cold water for 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly.

Step 2

Heat a wok or large saucepan over high heat. Quickly pour in the sake mirin and rice vinegar. Add the clams; cover and cook until the clams open 3 to 4 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open.

Step 3

Remove any scum that forms on the surface using a spoon or paper towel. Stir in the butter soy sauce and green onion tossing to coat the clams as the butter melts. Arrange clams on a serving plate and drizzle the sauce over them. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Steamed Clams in Butter and Sake Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 120.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.5g 9%

Carbohydrates: 3g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 9g 14%

Saturated Fat: 5.5g 28%

Cholesterol: 34mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 397.6IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.4mg 11%

Vitamin C: 4.4mg 7%

Folate: 7.7mcg 2%

Calcium: 21.1mg 2%

Iron: 4.7mg 26%

Magnesium: 4.5mg 2%

Potassium: 119.4mg 3%

Sodium: 155.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 80.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.