Steamed Clams, Portuguese Style Recipe

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Steamed Clams, Portuguese Style
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Directions:

  1. Prepare clams: put them in a bowl or pan and cover with cold water; add some cornmeal& salt to the water- they'll ingest this and'spit out' any sand they're carrying.
  2. Leave them in this for 4 hrs, changing to clean water about halfway through.
  3. Discard any open clams.
  4. In a large stockpot, warm the oil over medium heat.
  5. Add the garlic& red pepper; saute until garlic is golden.
  6. Add the sausage, onion, tomatoes, wine& water; stir to mix.
  7. Add the clams, turn heat to high& cover- steam until clams open- approximately 8 minutes.
  8. Discard any clams that do not open.
  9. Divide clams and broth into 5 soup bowls; if desired, sprinkle with parsley& cilantro and serve with a lemon wedge.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 971.99 Kcal (4070 kJ)
Calories from fat 403.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.78g 69%
Cholesterol 232.19mg 77%
Sodium 3876.11mg 162%
Potassium 294.89mg 6%
Total Carbs 26.4g 9%
Sugars 5.27g 21%
Dietary Fiber 0.72g 3%
Protein 103.03g 206%
Vitamin C 4mg 7%
Iron 9.1mg 51%
Calcium 196.6mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 128.6 Kcal (538 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.92g 69%
Cholesterol 30.72mg 77%
Sodium 512.84mg 162%
Potassium 39.02mg 6%
Total Carbs 3.49g 9%
Sugars 0.7g 21%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 3%
Protein 13.63g 206%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 7%
Iron 1.2mg 51%
Calcium 26mg 20%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 23
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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