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READY IN 25 mins

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." — Lilibeth:)

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4 teaspoons sake
4 teaspoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 1/4 pounds clams in shell, scrubbed

3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 green onion, chopped

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Directions

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

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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This was very different than any other clam dish I've had. It was very sweet; actually much sweeter than I expected. I'd make it again but I'd love to know what others are serving with this dish. I served miso soup but that wasn't a very good match to the flavor of this dish.

—MINDCRUSHER1376

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Sep 10, 2009

I made this recipe a couple of months ago and my hubby, who is sceptical of clams, loved it. When he asked for it today I dug out the recipe, added it to my recipe notebook (only recipes I will prepare again and again make it in), and decided I should add my review. I prepared the clams as per the recipe. At the end I sprinkled it with lots of green onions sliced in long, diagonal slices just to pretty it up. This one is a keeper - easy to prepare and delicious. Many thanks to Lilibeth for the recipe.

—PATTYMCNAMARA

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8 Ratings

Jun 12, 2009

I haven't try this recipe yet, but it sounds good. I just want to post my question here for those who have tried this recipe. The amount of liquid (sake, mirin, rice vingar, and soy sauce) seen to be very little compare to the amount of clams. Is that work out OK? Or I should double the liquid? Thanks

—CookingMaMa08

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May 19, 2009

This is really delicious. I quadrupled this recipe, but only doubled the butter. Excellent - thanks!

—SunnyByrd

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Nov 30, 2011

Very easy to make and the sauce is extremely forgiving. Its a great side or main course dish :D

—ThoHug

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Jun 11, 2011

delicious!

—aeravi

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Jan 26, 2011

the flavor was to die for, but we may have slightly overcooked out clams; they were slightly chewy.

—BethDai

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Nutrition

Calories
121 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
3 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
34 mg
11%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
4.5 g
9%

Sodium
155 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Steamed Clams in Butter and Sake

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 121
Calories from Fat: 81

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 14 %
Saturated Fat 5.5g 28 %
** Cholesterol 34mg 11 %
** Sodium 155mg 6 %
** Potassium 119mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 3g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 4.5g 9 %
** Sugars 1.9g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 7 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 47 %
** Thiamin 3 %
** Niacin 11 %
** Vitamin B6 1 %
** Magnesium 2 %
** Folate 4 %

* 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.