Steamed Clams in Butter and Sake

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This recipe is the best for seafood lovers. Clams are steamed with sake and mirin and a bit of green onion in this Japanese way of preparation. My husband likes it so much.

Submitted by Lilibeth Bernardino Hashimoto
Updated on September 26, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 ¼ pounds clams in shell, scrubbed

  • 4 teaspoons sake

  • 4 teaspoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)

  • 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 green onion, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Directions

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

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

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

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

121 Calories
9g Fat
3g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 121
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 155mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 119mg 3%

* 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.