MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE STEAMED CLAMS

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Steamed clams tossed with a bread crumb-based, Mediterranean-style topping.

Provided by Chef Rebecca

Categories     Main Dish Clams

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup fresh bread crumbs
¼ cup pine nuts
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed
¾ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup butter, melted
½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine bread crumbs, pine nuts, and garlic on a baking sheet.
  • Toast in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add clams, cover, and steam until open, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer toasted bread crumb mixture to a large bowl. Add basil and tomatoes and mix to combine. Toss clams in the bread crumb mixture and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 111.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

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