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Japanese Steamed Clams

Japanese Steamed Clams - Manila (Asari) clams with butter, Japanese sake and mirin. Briny, delicious and takes only 10 mins.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Japanese Recipes
Cuisine: clams
Keyword: Japanese Steamed Clams
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 304kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb (750g) Manila clams
  • 1/3 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup cooking sake
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped scallion green part only

Instructions

  • Clean the clams thoroughly and set aside. Heat up a saucepan on medium heat and add the butter. As soon as the butter melts, transfer the clams into the pan and do a few quick stirs. Add the water, sake, and mirin into the clams and cover the pan with its lid.
  • Turn the heat to high and bring the clams to boil. As soon as all the clams are open, add in salt to taste. Dish out into a bowl, garnish with the chopped scallion, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 2people | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 544mg | Sugar: 7g