Best Clams Italiano Recipes

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CLAMS ITALIANO



Clams Italiano image

These clams are steamed in wine, butter, and herbs. When the clams are gone, dip Italian bread in the broth.

Provided by Bonnie Dailey

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups dry white wine
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
36 clams in shell, scrubbed

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic in butter briefly. Stir in wine, and season with oregano, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
  • Place clams in the wine mixture. Cover, and steam until all the clams have opened: discard any that do not open. Serve in soup bowls, and ladle broth generously over them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 126.2 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

BAKED CLAMS ITALIANO



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Another recipe to try soon. I found the 1 teaspoon garlic salt too salty. I'd cut it in half or substitute garlic powder. This is more of an appetizer than main dish.

Provided by Barb in WNY

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 1/2 ounces minced clams
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon onion, grated
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
1/8 teaspoon oregano
1/4 cup Ritz cracker, crumbled plus
2 tablespoons crackers, crumbled
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Drain clams and reserve 3 tablespoons broth.
  • Heat olive oil in a small frying pan. Sauté onion, parsley, oregano, and the 1/4 cup cracker crumbs for 2 minutes, or until onion is golden. Remove from heat and mix with clams, the 3 tablespoons clam broth, and garlic salt. Spoon into a dozen clam shells or aluminum shells.
  • Sprinkle lightly with a mixture made of 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons cracker crumbs.
  • On a baking sheet, bake in a 375°F oven for 25 minutes, or until crusty on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.7, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 34.7, Sodium 94, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 13.4

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