Portuguese-style Steamed Clams Recipe

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Portuguese-style Steamed Clams
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Directions:

  1. Scrub the clams using an abrasive scouring pad, then soak in cold water
  2. Taking care to leave any sand undisturbed. Discard the water.
  3. Cook the chorizo and bacon in a large, heavy 8-quart saucepot over medium-high heat or until well browned. Pour off fat. Add the garlic and red pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Add the broth, wine and tomatoes. Heat to a boil.
  4. Add the clams. Cover and cook over high heat until the clams open, stirring often. Sprinkle with cilantro and season to taste. Discard any clams that do not open.
  5. Divide the clams among 4* serving bowls. Ladle the broth mixture over the clams. Garnish with cilantro and serve with bread.
  6. * Serves 6 as an appetizer.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 555.49 Kcal (2326 kJ)
Calories from fat 400.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.5g 68%
Cholesterol 87.3mg 29%
Sodium 1488.24mg 62%
Potassium 517.92mg 11%
Total Carbs 6.85g 2%
Sugars 0.82g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.47g 2%
Protein 21.77g 44%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 19%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 30.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 197.12 Kcal (825 kJ)
Calories from fat 142.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.79g 68%
Cholesterol 30.98mg 29%
Sodium 528.11mg 62%
Potassium 183.79mg 11%
Total Carbs 2.43g 2%
Sugars 0.29g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.17g 2%
Protein 7.72g 44%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 19%
Iron 0.5mg 8%
Calcium 10.8mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.7
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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