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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butter-Sake Steamed Clams, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 37 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 1
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 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 11%
- Protein 15.54 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 10.73 g 4%
- Total Fat 10.78 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 6.83 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 110.86 mg High 37%
- Sodium 621.53 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 0.14 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 3.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.34 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 66.22 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 19.88 mg Good Source 110%
- Potassium 13.59 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Butter Sake Steamed Clams is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Clam, Green Onion, and Mirin. Each serving provides about 227.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butter-Sake Steamed Clams made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Clam, Green Onion, Mirin, Rice Vinegar. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Butter-Sake Steamed Clams?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 227.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butter-Sake Steamed Clams easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Butter-Sake Steamed Clams healthy?
- Butter-Sake Steamed Clams has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 227.1 calories and 15.54 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 621.53 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.83 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Soy and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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