Steamed Maine Clams Recipe

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Steamed Maine Clams
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Ingredients:

  • 5 -6 lbs clams
  • 1 gallon water
  • 1/3 cup kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup cornmeal
  • butter (to dunk them in)

Directions:

  1. In a large container place the gallon of water and salt.
  2. Put clams into his container and sprinkle cornmeal over it; place in refrigerator and let sit for about 20 minutes.
  3. Drain.
  4. With a stiff brush, scrub and clean the clams with cold water to get the grit off before cooking.
  5. Put about 1/2 -1 of water in the bottom of a clam steamer or other pot; bring to boiling.
  6. Place the clams on steamer rack over the water.
  7. Cover and steam for about 5-10 minutes only till shells open; don't overcook.
  8. Discard any clams that don't open.
  9. Dunk in butter.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 572.7 Kcal (2398 kJ)
Calories from fat 59.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.64g 10%
Cholesterol 187.07mg 62%
Sodium 5868.5mg 245%
Potassium 315.73mg 7%
Total Carbs 32.69g 11%
Sugars 0.1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3%
Protein 94.34g 189%
Iron 12.8mg 71%
Calcium 338.4mg 34%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 36.14 Kcal (151 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.42g 10%
Cholesterol 11.8mg 62%
Sodium 370.31mg 245%
Potassium 19.92mg 7%
Total Carbs 2.06g 11%
Sugars 0.01g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 3%
Protein 5.95g 189%
Iron 0.8mg 71%
Calcium 21.4mg 34%

* 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

  • 11.9
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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