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Littleneck Clams Scrubbed

Mercenaria mercenaria Allergens: Shellfish
Littleneck Clams Scrubbed

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Veneridae
  • Primary Cuisine Mediterranean, American
  • Seasonality Year-Round (peak spring/fall)
  • Source Marine Bivalve Mollusk

¿Qué es Littleneck Clams Scrubbed?

Small, hard-shell bivalve mollusks with a briny, sweet flavor and tender texture, thoroughly cleaned for culinary use.

¿A qué sabe Littleneck Clams Scrubbed?

Littleneck Clams Scrubbed tiene un sabor briny, sweet, umami, mildly mineral con aromas ocean, brine, fresh.

Taste
Briny, Sweet, Umami, Mildly Mineral
Texture
Tender, Slightly Chewy, Juicy
Aroma
Ocean, Brine, Fresh
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 85g (approx. 6-8 clams in shell)
Calories86 kcal
Total Fat1.2 g
Saturated Fat0.2 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol38 mg
Protein14.6 g
Total Carbohydrate3.4 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium40 mg
Iron6.7 mg
Potassium295 mg

El Secreto del Chef

To purge sand, soak live clams in cold, salted water (1/3 cup salt per gallon) for 30 minutes to an hour before cooking.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Littleneck Clams Scrubbed

El mejor sustituto para Littleneck Clams Scrubbed es Mussels, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar briny flavor and steaming preparation, good for pasta or broth dishes.

Sustitutos para Littleneck Clams Scrubbed con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Mussels Mejor 1:1 Similar briny flavor and steaming preparation, good for pasta or broth dishes.
Manila Clams 1:1 Slightly smaller and more tender, but very similar flavor profile.
Canned Chopped Clams 1 cup chopped: 1 lb fresh (approx.) Convenient for soups, chowders, or pasta when fresh are unavailable.
Shrimp 1:1 (by weight) Different texture and flavor, but a common seafood substitute in many dishes.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Littleneck Clams Scrubbed

  1. Purchase live clams with tightly closed shells.
  2. Discard any that are open and don't close when tapped.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Littleneck Clams Scrubbed?

  • Garlic
  • white wine
  • butter
  • parsley
  • pasta
  • crusty bread.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Littleneck Clams Scrubbed?

Briny, Sweet, Umami, Mildly Mineral Ocean, Brine, Fresh

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Littleneck Clams Scrubbed?

El mejor sustituto es Mussels (1:1). Similar briny flavor and steaming preparation, good for pasta or broth dishes.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Littleneck Clams Scrubbed?

Purchase live clams with tightly closed shells. Discard any that are open and don't close when tapped.

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