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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 4, 2005
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Enjoy an ocean delight tonight! Clams are easy to prepare and are delicious when steamed and served with melted butter.

Steamed Clams

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 48 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 5
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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds soft-shell clams in shells
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • Butter or margarine, melted, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Discard any broken-shell or open (dead) clams. Place remaining clams in large container. Cover with 6 cups water and the vinegar. Let stand 30 minutes; drain. Scrub clams in cold water.
  • Step 
    2
    Place clams in a steamer with boiling water. Cover and steam 5 to 8 minutes or until clams open at least 1 inch, removing clams as they open. Discard any unopened clams.
  • Step 
    3
    Serve hot clams in shells with butter.

Nutrition

55 Calories
1 g Total Fat
9 g Protein
2 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
55
Calories from Fat
10
Total Fat
1 g
Saturated Fat
0g
Cholesterol
25 mg
Sodium
40 mg
Potassium
220 mg
Total Carbohydrate
2 g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Protein
9 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
52%
52%
Exchanges:
1 Lean Meat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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