Stuffed Clams Recipe

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Stuffed Clams
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Directions:

  1. Heat 1 inch of water in a large pot until boiling.
  2. Add clams and steam for 10 minutes or until they open.
  3. If clams do not open it means they are no good and should not be eaten.
  4. Remove clams from pan and set aside to cool slightly. Retain cooking liquid.
  5. Chop clams except for the foot. Retain six large shells.
  6. Melt butter and sauté onion, garlic, celery and chorizo until soft.
  7. Add 2 ladles of cooking liquid to pan.
  8. Add bread crumbs and chopped clams and mix.
  9. Add more cooking liquid and/or breadcrumbs until at the right consistency.
  10. Stuff mixture into shells, mounding and shaping the mixture into place.
  11. Wrap tightly with Saran wrap until ready to cook.
  12. Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes. Increase baking time if frozen.
  13. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Increase baking time if frozen.
  14. Tip for cleaning clams. Place clams in cold water and add 1/2 cup of cornmeal. Mix vigorously with your hands. Let stand in refrigerator 1 hour. Rinse and repeat.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 203.55 Kcal (852 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.92g 17%
Cholesterol 24.75mg 8%
Sodium 269.44mg 11%
Potassium 119.3mg 3%
Total Carbs 20.88g 7%
Sugars 2.23g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.77g 7%
Protein 5.04g 10%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 59.4mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 326.65 Kcal (1368 kJ)
Calories from fat 157.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.53g 17%
Cholesterol 39.72mg 8%
Sodium 432.37mg 11%
Potassium 191.45mg 3%
Total Carbs 33.51g 7%
Sugars 3.57g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.84g 7%
Protein 8.08g 10%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 3%
Iron 2.3mg 8%
Calcium 95.3mg 6%

* 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

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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