Mediterranean-Style Steamed Clams Recipe
Mediterranean-Style Steamed Clams Recipe is a vibrant seafood dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean straight to your table. This recipe showcases fresh littleneck clams steamed in a rich broth infused with white apple vinegar and colorful vegetables. With the aromatic blend of garlic, spices, and herbs, this dish offers a delightful explosion of flavor that will leave seafood lovers craving more. Perfect for entertaining or a cozy weeknight dinner, serve it with crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds littleneck clams
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red pepper, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup dry white apple vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean clams: Soak in salted water three times and scrub between soaks.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, green and red peppers, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Prepare broth: Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, vinegar, and water; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Steam clams: Add cleaned clams to the pot; cover and cook until opened (about 7–10 minutes).
- Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley; enjoy with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg