CLAMS WITH GREEN SAUCE (SALSA VERDE)

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Use fresh littleneck clams, the smaller the better. This is a dish that cooks in minutes and goes very well with rice.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 15m

Yield 24 clams, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

24 littleneck clams
fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon dry white wine
3/4 cup clam juice
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
salt
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and clams, then cook while stirring about 30 seconds until shells open. Add green onions and 1/2 cup of wine. Add clam juice and pepper flakes.
  • Blend cornstarch with the remaining tablespoon of wine and stir into clams and sauce, stirring until thickened. Add a little salt, then sprinkle with parsley and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.1, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 29.6, Sodium 218, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2, Protein 11.8

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