Steamed Clams in Butter and Sake

Name: Steamed Clams in Butter and Sake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons sake; 4 teaspoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine); 2 teaspoons rice vinegar; 1.25 pounds clams in shell, scrubbed; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 green onion, chopped

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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.

Recipe by Lilibeth Bernardino Hashimoto

Published on December 3, 2015

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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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

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.

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
Vitamin C 4mg	22%
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.