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Steamed Clams With Ham, Bell Pepper, and Basil Recipe

Steamed Clams With Ham, Bell Pepper, and Basil Recipe

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Steamed Clams With Ham, Bell Pepper, and Basil

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Ingredients:

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6 tbsp unsalted butter , 3/4 stick
3/4 cup smoked ham, diced
3/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
18 baguette, slices 1/2-inch-thick
olive oil
5 lbs littleneck clams , scrubbed (35 to 40)
1 cup chardonnay wine
1 cup chopped fresh basil (loosely packed)

Directions:

Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over low heat.
Add ham and bell pepper and sauté until light brown, about 10 minutes.
Add garlic and dried red pepper; stir 1 minute.
Remove from heat.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
Lightly brush baguette slices on both sides with oil.
Grill bread until light brown on outside but soft on inside, about 2 minutes per side.
Combine clams and wine in large pot.
Cover and boil over high heat until clams begin to open, about 8 minutes.
Using slotted spoon, transfer clams to 6 bowls, discarding any clams that do not open.
Add liquid in pot to skillet with ham-bell pepper mixture.
Bring to boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer until liquid is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Stir in basil.
Pour mixture over clams, dividing equally.
Serve clams, passing grilled bread separately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	3015.65 Kcal (12626 kJ)
Calories from fat	160.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.81g	27%
Cholesterol	37.04mg	12%
Sodium	1421.92mg	59%
Potassium	335.6mg	7%
Total Carbs	102.77g	34%
Sugars	1.29g	5%
Dietary Fiber	6.07g	24%
Protein	22.66g	45%
Vitamin C	28.9mg	48%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	24%
Iron	10.2mg	57%
Calcium	18.8mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	440.61 Kcal (1845 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.6g	27%
Cholesterol	5.41mg	12%
Sodium	207.75mg	59%
Potassium	49.03mg	7%
Total Carbs	15.02g	34%
Sugars	0.19g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	24%
Protein	3.31g	45%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	48%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	24%
Iron	1.5mg	57%
Calcium	2.7mg	2%

* 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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