Sake-Steamed Short-Neck Clams

Short-neck clams are steamed with sake and soy sauce in this easy 5-ingredient dish for 2 inspired by Japanese flavors.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 166 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup water
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• ⅓ cup sake
• 9 ounces short-neck clams
• 1 ½ tablespoons sake
• 1 green onion, cut on the diagonal

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Soak short-neck clams in lightly salted water to draw sand out of the shells, about 2 hours. Rinse.

Step 2

Combine clams, water, 1/3 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoon sake, and soy sauce in a pot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer; cook, covered, until clams open, 5 to 6 minutes.

Step 3

Garnish clams with green onion.