Steamed Clams in Butter and Sake

In this steamed clams in butter and sake recipe, clams are steamed with sake, mirin, butter, and green onion in this Japanese-style preparation.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 121 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 4 teaspoons sake
• 4 teaspoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
• 1.25 pounds clams in shell, scrubbed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Scrub and rinse clams. Soak clams in a large bowl of cold water for 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly.

Step 2

Heat a wok or large saucepan over high heat; quickly add sake, mirin and rice wine vinegar. Add clams; cover and cook until clams open, 3 to 4 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open.

Step 3

Remove any scum that forms on the surface using a spoon or paper towel. Stir in butter, green onion, and soy sauce, tossing to coat clams until butter melts. Arrange clams on a serving plate; drizzle sauce over top. Serve immediately.