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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

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

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

Quel goût a le/la/l'Steamer Clams ?

Le/La/L'Steamer Clams a un goût briny, sweet, umami avec des arômes oceanic, mineral.

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

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

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

Le secret du chef

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

Substituts & Proportions pour Steamer Clams

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Steamer Clams est Mussels, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar preparation, sweet flavor, slightly different texture.

Substituts pour Steamer Clams avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Mussels Meilleur 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.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'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.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Steamer Clams ?

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

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Steamer Clams ?

Briny, Sweet, Umami Oceanic, Mineral

Quel est un bon substitut pour Steamer Clams ?

Le meilleur substitut est Mussels (1:1). Similar preparation, sweet flavor, slightly different texture.

Comment choisir et conserver le 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.

Ingrédients Seafood associés

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