Steamed Clams with Spicy Italian Sausage and Fennel

Name: Steamed Clams with Spicy Italian Sausage and Fennel
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 227 grams clam juice; 1 large fennel bulb with fronds, bulb cored, sliced; fronds chopped (for garnish); 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed in mortar with pestle; 1 kilograms dozens Manila clams (about , scrubbed; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh oregano; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 2x1/3-inch strips; 454 grams spicy Italian sausages, casings removed, sausages coarsely crumbled

The recipe Steamed Clams with Spicy Italian Sausage and Fennel is ready in around 30 minutes and is definitely an amazing gluten free, dairy free, and primal option for lovers of Mediterranean food. For $2.33 per serving, you get a main course that serves 4. One portion of this dish contains roughly 25g of protein, 35g of fat, and a total of 473 calories. Head to the store and pick up oregano, fennel seeds, fennel bulb, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.

Instructions

Heat oil in large deep skillet over high heat.

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Add bell pepper, sliced fennel, Italian sausage, and fennel seeds, and sauté until sausage is brown and vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes.

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Add clam juice, and bring to boil.

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Clam Juice

Add clams and oregano; reduce heat to medium-high, cover, and cook just until clams open, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with pepper. Divide among 4 bowls, discarding any unopened clams.

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Sprinkle with chopped fennel fronds and serve.

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Fennel

One serving contains the following: Calories (kcal) 422.26; % Calories from Fat 46.4; Fat (g) 21.79; Saturated Fat (g) 6.23; Cholesterol (mg) 107.76; Carbohydrates (g) 14.51; Dietary Fiber (g) 2.78; Total Sugars (g) 1.30; Net Carbs (g) 11.73; Protein (g) 40.34

Bon Appétit

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Servings:

227grams

clam juice 1large

fennel bulb with fronds, bulb cored, sliced; fronds chopped (for garnish)2teaspoons

fennel seeds, crushed in mortar with pestle 1kilograms

dozens Manila clams (about , scrubbed 1Tbsp

olive oil 2Tbsps

chopped fresh oregano 1

red bell pepper, cut into 2x1/3-inch strips 454grams

spicy Italian sausages, casings removed, sausages coarsely crumbled

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Muscadet, Riesling

Clams works really well 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. The Xavier Monnot Bourgogne Les Grandes Coutures Chardonnay with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 30 dollars per bottle.