Clam And Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this unbelievably delicious clam and mushroom sauce, ready in minutes! Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this creamy, flavorful sauce is tossed with your favorite pasta (linguine or spaghetti squash recommended) for a restaurant-quality meal at home. Simple, elegant, and utterly satisfying!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Calories 300.1 kcal
Protein 19g
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Ingredients for Clam And Mushroom Sauce

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How to Make Clam And Mushroom Sauce

  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a microwave-safe 4-cup measure for 30 seconds, or until melted.
  2. Add 8 ounces of sliced cremini mushrooms and 2 thinly sliced green onions to the melted butter.
  3. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes, or until softened, stirring once halfway through.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour until smooth.
  5. Drain a 10-ounce can of minced clams, reserving 1/3 cup of the clam juice.
  6. Gradually whisk in the reserved 1/3 cup of clam juice, 1/2 cup of heavy cream, and 1/4 cup of dry white wine (optional) into the mushroom mixture.
  7. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 2-4 minutes, or until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens, stirring once halfway through.
  8. Stir in the drained clams and microwave on high for 1 minute, or until heated through.
  9. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta (linguine or spaghetti squash recommended).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

72g

Carbs

3g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Clam And Mushroom Sauce?

Clam And Mushroom Sauce takes about 12 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 7 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Clam And Mushroom Sauce?

Clam And Mushroom Sauce has approximately 300.1 calories per serving, with about 19 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 36 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Clam And Mushroom Sauce?

The key ingredients for Clam And Mushroom Sauce are Butter, Sliced Mushrooms, Green Onions, Flour, Clams, Light Cream. See the full list with measurements above.

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