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Steamer Clams

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Steamer Clams

Sourcing & Taxonomy

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

O Que É Steamer Clams?

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

Qual o Sabor de Steamer Clams?

Steamer Clams tem um sabor briny, sweet, umami com aromas de oceanic, mineral.

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

Technical Metrics

Informação 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

Segredo do Chef

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

Substitutos e Proporções de Steamer Clams

O melhor substituto para Steamer Clams é Mussels, usado na proporção de 1:1. Similar preparation, sweet flavor, slightly different texture.

Substitutos para Steamer Clams com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Mussels Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar 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.

O Que Combina Bem Com Steamer Clams?

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

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Steamer Clams?

Briny, Sweet, Umami Oceanic, Mineral

Qual é um bom substituto para Steamer Clams?

O melhor substituto é Mussels (1:1). Similar preparation, sweet flavor, slightly different texture.

Como escolher e armazenar 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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