Cooked Clams Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Directions
- 1. Scrub and rinse clams, suitable for steaming (about 1 1/2" wide). in a 1 1/2 qt pan, bring water to a boil. Add in clams; cover and simmer till they open, about 5 min.
- 2. Or possibly, to cook in a microwave oven, place clams in a microwave-safe 1 qt container. Cover with plastic wrap and cook at full power (100 percent), checking every 30 seconds, till clams open, 2-3 min total.
- 3. Remove the clams as they open; continue cooking till all are open. (If a clam doesn't open, throw away it and cook another.) Use clams hot or possibly cold.
- Reserve 1/4 c. of the cooking liquid.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 29g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 11 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 9% |
| Total Fat 0.14g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.01g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 46mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 0.37g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.0g | 0% |
| Protein 1.85g | 3% |
