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Steamer Clams

Mercenaria mercenaria Allergens: Shellfish
Steamer Clams

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Veneridae
  • Primary Cuisine Coastal American
  • Seasonality Spring, Summer
  • Source Clams

Was ist Steamer Clams?

Edible bivalve mollusks known for their tender texture and sweet, briny flavor, often steamed and served with broth.

Wie schmeckt Steamer Clams?

Steamer Clams hat einen briny, sweet, umami Geschmack mit oceanic, mineral Aromen.

Taste
Briny, Sweet, Umami
Texture
Tender, Chewy
Aroma
Oceanic, Mineral
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Nährwertangaben

Per 150g (1 serving)
Calories80 kcal
Total Fat1 g
Saturated Fat0.2 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol35 mg
Protein14 g
Total Carbohydrate4 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium100 mg
Iron15 mg
Potassium250 mg

Geheimtipp des Chefs

Purge steamer clams in cold, salted water (or plain cold water) for 30-60 minutes before cooking to remove sand and grit.

Steamer Clams Ersatz & Verhältnisse

Der beste Ersatz für Steamer Clams ist Mussels, verwendet im Verhältnis 1:1. Similar preparation, sweet flavor, slightly different texture.

Ersatz für Steamer Clams mit Verhältnissen
Ersatz Verhältnis Am besten geeignet für
Mussels Am besten 1:1 Similar preparation, sweet flavor, slightly different texture.
Cockles 1:1 Smaller, similar briny taste, good for pasta dishes.
Littleneck Clams 1:1 Firmer texture, can be steamed or used in pasta, similar flavor.
Scallops 1:1 (by weight) Different texture, but sweet, delicate seafood flavor for similar dishes.

Wie man Steamer Clams auswählt & lagert

  1. Buy live clams with tightly closed shells.
  2. Discard any open clams that don't close when tapped.
  3. Store in the refrigerator in an open container covered with a damp cloth.

Womit passt Steamer Clams gut zusammen?

  • Garlic Butter
  • White Wine
  • Herbs (Parsley
  • Thyme)
  • Crusty Bread
  • Linguine
  • Beer

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie schmeckt Steamer Clams?

Briny, Sweet, Umami Oceanic, Mineral

Was ist ein guter Ersatz für Steamer Clams?

Der beste Ersatz ist Mussels (1:1). Similar preparation, sweet flavor, slightly different texture.

Wie wählt und lagert man Steamer Clams?

Buy live clams with tightly closed shells. Discard any open clams that don't close when tapped. Store in the refrigerator in an open container covered with a damp cloth.

Verwandte Seafood Zutaten

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