Steamed Clams Recipe

This easy and flavor packed Steamed Clams Recipe will quickly become your go-to when the craving for steamers hits! Made with simple ingredients and naturally Low Carb and Gluten Free. Sponsored by Pacific Foods.

Did you have a good Labor Day weekend?!

We have been a bit insane. If you follow me on Instagram, then you probably saw me post a ton during our cross-country road trip in July (if you missed it, just click on the circle on my IG profile that says “Road”).

Well, the reason for the road trip is that we MOVED across the Country back to the East Coast.

Truth be told, I am missing Seattle like crazy. The people, the weather, the scenery, the culture, the food, honestly pretty much EVERYTHING.

But, my husband took a job in the Mid-Atlantic last year and has been commuting back and forth (yes, since last year). We wanted the kids to finish school and decided to move over the summer to make it easier on them.

The trip across the Country was amazing but our move itself was a bit of a disaster. The movers were horrible, delayed our belongings for weeks in transit and when our stuff finally arrived, SO MUCH was damaged, destroyed and broken. An actual nightmare.

So, after getting finally getting settled (we are outside of Philadelphia in the Brandywine Valley) in our new house, one of the first things I was excited to cook was Steamers!

Mussels reign supreme in Seattle (for good reason) but Clams are king here and summer in Philly is never complete without lots of Steamed Clams!

For this recipe, I partnered with one of my favorite clients – Pacific Foods – and made a Spicy Steamed Clams Recipe that you are going to absolutely LOVE.

I am talking on the table in under 30 minutes, Keto Steamed Clams, naturally Gluten Free, Dairy Free and just all around delicious!

How do you clean clams?

Give them a really good rinse and place in a large pot. Cover with ice cold water and add a few Tablespoons of coarse Kosher salt or coarse Sea Salt. I also like to add a handful of cornmeal. This helps agitate the clams and makes them purge some of the sand and dirt inside the shells. Allow to sit for 45 min to an hour. Rinse again, strain and keep refrigerated (preferably on a bag of ice) until ready to cook. Toss any cracked or damaged clams before cooking.

How long does it take to steam clams?

It should take between 5 to 10 minutes, assuming your broth is at a rolling boil, the pot has a tight-fitting lid and your burner is on medium high. Some other variables are clam freshness (older clams can take longer).

The clams should be wide open. Discard any that don’t open or are cracked or damaged.

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Steamed Clams Recipe (Spicy)

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Soaking Time: 1 hr

Total Time: 20 mins

 

This easy and flavor packed Steamed Clams Recipe will quickly become your go-to when the craving for steamers hits! Made with simple ingredients and naturally Low Carb and Gluten Free

Course: Appetizer, Mains

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Keyword: bone broth, clams, littleneck clams, spicy, steamed clams, steamers

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 147 kcal

Author: Alyssa Brantley

5 from 2 votes

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Ingredients

• 3 T extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion diced
• 6 large garlic cloves finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 50 littleneck clams cleaned
• 1/2 cup Pacific Foods Organic Bone Broth Chicken Original
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 T white wine

To Serve:

• 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley finely chopped
• 1 crusty sourdough or Gluten Free baguette sliced
• 3 T heavy cream (OPTIONAL)

Instructions

1. Begin by soaking and cleaning clams:

   Give them a really good rinse and place in a large pot. Cover with ice cold water and add a few Tablespoons of coarse Kosher salt or coarse Sea Salt. I also like to add a handful of cornmeal. This helps agitate the clams and makes them purge some of the sand and dirt inside the shells. Allow to sit for 45 min to an hour. Rinse again, strain and keep refrigerated (preferably on a bag of ice) until ready to cook. Toss any cracked or damaged clams before cooking.
   

2. Dice yellow onion and finely chop garlic. Chop parsley for serving and set aside.

   

3. Heat a large Dutch Oven or other large pot over medium high heat. Once hot, add olive oil and then diced onion along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Saute 4 to 5 minutes, until onions begin to be fragrant and are starting to soften.

4. Add finely chopped garlic and continue cooking, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.

5. Add crushed red pepper flakes and stir for 30 to 45 seconds, until fragrant.

6. Pour in Pacific Foods broth, diced tomatoes, salt and pepper. Stir and bring to a rolling boil.

7. Once boiling, add in clams. Cover tightly and allow to steam for 5 to 10 minutes, checking after 4 minutes and then every 2 minutes until most (there are usually a few that don't open) are opened.

8. Stir in wine, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Top with chopped parsley and serve immediately with crusty sourdough or GF baguette. ENJOY!

*If using Heavy Cream, stir in along with wine.

NOTES:

• Serves 4 as an appetizer or 2 as an Entree (with a salad).
• Recipe nutrition is calculated WITHOUT heavy cream and baguette. Make sure to account for those if you add them and are tracking calories or macros.
• The bread shown in the photos is a Gluten Free baguette. Leave off for Low Carb, Keto, Grain Free, etc.
• If you consume dairy, a few Tablespoons of heavy cream or half and half right before serving adds a nice creaminess to the sauce and cuts the spice a bit.

Nutrition Facts

Steamed Clams Recipe (Spicy)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10g 15%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 7mg 2%

Sodium 472mg 20%

Potassium 150mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 6g 2%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 2g

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 16.4%

Vitamin C 18.5%

Calcium 3.9%

Iron 7.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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DISCLOSURE:  This post is part of a series of posts sponsored by Pacific Foods. Pacific Foods has compensated me for my time to develop this recipe as their 2018 Brand Ambassador for Broths. Thank you for supporting the brands that make EverydayMaven possible. All opinions are my own.