Steamed Clams or Mussels in Seasoned Broth

Name: Steamed Clams or Mussels in Seasoned Broth
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 servings Seasoned broth (choices follow); 36 clams in shells, suitable for steaming (about 2 1/2 lb.), or mussels in shells (1 1/4 lb.); 2 servings Chopped parsley, green onions, or fresh cilantro; 2 servings Lemon wedges

Steamed Clams or Mussels in Seasoned Broth might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One serving contains 46 calories, 6g of protein, and 0g of fat. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 2. A mixture of lemon wedges, clams in shells, fresh cilantro, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet.

Instructions

In a covered 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring broth to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer while cleaning shellfish.

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Meanwhile, scrub clams or mussels well; pull any beards off mussels. Discard open shellfish that don't close when tapped.

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Mussels

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Return broth to a boil over high heat.

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Add shellfish, cover, and cook until shells pop open, 3 to 6 minutes. Spoon shellfish and broth into bowls.

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Pop

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Sprinkle with parsley.

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Serve with lemon wedges.

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Lemon Wedge

Creamy tarragon-shallot broth. In pan, combine 1 cup water (for clams) or clam juice (for mussels), 1 cup dry white wine, 1/2 cup chopped shallots, 1/4 cup whipping cream, and 1 teaspoon dried tarragon.

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Garlic-ginger broth. In pan, combine 1 cup water (for clams) or fat-skimmed reduced-sodium chicken broth (for mussels), 1 cup sake or dry white wine, 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed hot chili flakes.

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Dry White Wine

Broth

Red Pepper Flakes

Ginger

Mussels

Garlic

Clams

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Sake

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Tomato-basil broth. In pan, combine 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes (including liquid), 1/2 cup water (for clams) or fat-skimmed reduced-sodium chicken broth (for mussels), 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and 2 teaspoons dried basil.

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Minced Garlic

Basil

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Onion

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Servings:

2servings

Seasoned broth (choices follow)36

clams in shells, suitable for steaming (about 2 1/2 lb.), or mussels in shells (1 1/4 lb.)2servings

Chopped parsley, green onions, or fresh cilantro 2servings

Lemon wedges

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Muscadet, Riesling

Clams on the menu? Try pairing with Chardonnay, Muscadet, and Riesling. Buttery chardonnay is great for scallops, shrimp, crab, and lobster, while muscadet is a classic pick for mussels, oysters, and clams. If you've got some spice in your shellfish, a semi-dry riesling can balance out the heat. You could try Lapis Luna Chardonnay. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 13 dollars per bottle.