Clams in Oyster Sauce

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Clams, such as Manila or baby clams, taste great cooked in oyster sauce, and make a great Filipino appetizer.

Submitted by lola
Published on April 3, 2019
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated

  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce

  • ½ cup water

  • 2 ¼ pounds clams in shell, scrubbed

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot with a lid over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the ginger to the mixture and cook another 2 minutes. Stir the oyster sauce into the mixture; cover and cook another 2 minutes. Pour the water into the mixture, cover, and cook another 2 minutes. Add the clams; cover and cook until the majority of the clams have opened, about 5 minutes. Discard any clams which do not open. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

120 Calories
7g Fat
5g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 120
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 91mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 9mg 47%
Potassium 246mg 5%

* 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.