
Linguine with Fresh Clams
This is a delicious, but healthy version of a seafood favorite.
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Servings: Persons
Calories: 572kcal
Ingredients
- ½ lb. Shucked clams
- 2 Dozen Littleneck clams
- 8 Cloves garlic smashed
- 2 Tablespoons virgin olive oil
- ½ Cup chopped parsley
- 1 lb. linguine number 7
- ½ Pint clam juice
- ⅛ –¼ Teaspoon of red pepper flake on the side
Instructions
- Remove the sand bag from shucked clams. Roughly chop these clams. Keep them on the side.
- Put the remaining 2 dozen whole clams in a bowl of cold water, and scrub the shells.
- Heat the oil in a large sauté pan. Add garlic, and sauté squeezing the garlic with a wooden spoon to release the oil until the garlic is just golden.
- Drain the water from the two dozen whole clams, and add them to the sauté pan including the clam juice, and ½ of the parsley.
- Cover the pan with a lid for about 5 minutes, or until the clams open.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, add linguine, and cook according to the package directions.
- Add to the sauté pan holding the open clams, the shucked clams, and cook for 1 minute.
- Drain the linguine, and put it in an attractive serving bowl. Put the calms on top with a large amount of juice, and add the rest of the parsley. Mix well.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top to your tolerance.
Notes
Tip:
You may add some white wine with the clam juice and chopped tomatoes for variation.
Serving Suggestion:
Serve in a large pasta bowl.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Linguine with Fresh Clams
Amount per Serving
Calories
572
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
17
mg
6
%
Sodium
259
mg
11
%
Potassium
398
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
96
g
32
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
895
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
72
mg
7
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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