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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

¿Qué es Steamer Clams?

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

¿A qué sabe Steamer Clams?

Steamer Clams tiene un sabor briny, sweet, umami con aromas oceanic, mineral.

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

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

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

El Secreto del Chef

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

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Steamer Clams

El mejor sustituto para Steamer Clams es Mussels, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar preparation, sweet flavor, slightly different texture.

Sustitutos para Steamer Clams con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Mussels Mejor 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.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Steamer Clams

  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.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Steamer Clams?

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

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Steamer Clams?

Briny, Sweet, Umami Oceanic, Mineral

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Steamer Clams?

El mejor sustituto es Mussels (1:1). Similar preparation, sweet flavor, slightly different texture.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas 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.

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