Butter-Sake Steamed Clams
Butter-Sake Steamed Clams deliver briny, tender bites bathed in a silky broth of butter, sake, and mirin with a hint of soy and rice vinegar for balance. The green onion adds a fresh lift to the rich, subtly sweet sauce. Serve as an elegant appetizer or a light dinner with crusty bread or steamed rice to soak up the fragrant juices.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Scrub and rinse the clams. Soak the clams in a large bowl of cold water for 5 minutes. Drain them thoroughly.
- 2
Heat a wok or large saucepan over high heat; quickly pour in the sake, mirin, and rice wine vinegar. Add the clams; cover and cook until the clams open, 3 to 4 minutes. Discard any clams that stay closed.
- 3
Skim off any scum from the surface with a spoon or paper towel. Stir in the butter, green onion, and soy sauce, tossing to coat the clams until the butter melts. Arrange the clams on a serving plate; drizzle the sauce over them. Serve immediately.
- Calories 227.1 kcal Moderate
- Protein 15.54 g Good Source
- Carbs 10.73 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.78 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 6.83 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 110.86 mg High
- Sodium 600.37 mg High
- Fiber 0.14 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.15 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.34 g Low Source
- Calcium 66.22 mg Low Source
- Iron 13.15 mg Good Source
- Potassium 86.57 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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