Portuguese Style Littleneck Clams | Primal Palate

Portuguese Style Littlenecks

Littleneck clams are hands down my favorite seafood. I eat them raw, steamed or cooked Portuguese style. They are so delicious and relatively easy to cook with a cooking time of under 15 minutes you can have an amazing appetizer or meal. Littlenecks are loaded with protein, with an estimated 22 grams of protein per 3 ounce serving. They are also low in fat, high in potassium and loaded with vitamins and minerals. According to SeafoodHealthFacts.org, they are one of the most sustainable seafood resources, thus making them a great choice to eat.

10 minutes

15 minutes

Difficulty

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	660
Fat:	29 g
Carbohydrates:	19 g
Protein:	66 g
Calculated per serving.

by WhatWouldJohnMackEat

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Serves: 2

Ingredients

2 lb 2 lb 2 lb Clams, littlenecks or cherrystones
.5 cup .5 cup .5 cup Wine, White, only cook with wine you would drink
.5 cup .5 cup .5 cup Water
1 pieces 1 pieces 1 pieces Sausage Links, use Portuguese style or chorizo, kielbasa or bacon
2 Tbsp 2 Tbsp 2 Tbsp Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
4 cloves 4 cloves 4 cloves Garlic, chopped fine
1 tsp 1 tsp 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp 1 tsp 1 tsp Black Pepper
1 pieces 1 pieces 1 pieces Green Onion, chopped for garnish

Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

In a large pot, heat olive oil, and cook sausage or bacon until browned or crispy (if using bacon)
Add garlic, crushed red pepper, black pepper and cook until garlic becomes fragrant
Add white wine, water, black pepper and bring to a boil
Once boiling, add clams and cover pot
Cook until clams start to open about 8-10 minutes( remember don't eat clams that haven't opened)
Transfer to serving dish with sauce from the pot
Garnish with lemons and chopped green onion