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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

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Littleneck Clams Scrubbed ?

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

Quel goût a le/la/l'Littleneck Clams Scrubbed ?

Le/La/L'Littleneck Clams Scrubbed a un goût briny, sweet, umami, mildly mineral avec des arômes ocean, brine, fresh.

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

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

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

Le secret du 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.

Substituts & Proportions pour Littleneck Clams Scrubbed

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Littleneck Clams Scrubbed est Mussels, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar briny flavor and steaming preparation, good for pasta or broth dishes.

Substituts pour Littleneck Clams Scrubbed avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Mussels Meilleur 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.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Littleneck Clams Scrubbed

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

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Littleneck Clams Scrubbed ?

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

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Littleneck Clams Scrubbed ?

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

Quel est un bon substitut pour Littleneck Clams Scrubbed ?

Le meilleur substitut est Mussels (1:1). Similar briny flavor and steaming preparation, good for pasta or broth dishes.

Comment choisir et conserver le Littleneck Clams Scrubbed ?

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

Ingrédients Seafood associés

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