Steamed Clams with Fish Sauce
Tender clams steamed in a savory fish sauce glaze, finished with green onions and sesame seeds. A quick, flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Scrub the 2 pounds clams under cold water and discard any that are open or cracked. Set aside.
Step 2
In a small bowl, stir together the 1/4 cup fish sauce, 1/2 cup water, and 1 tablespoon sugar until the sugar dissolves.
Step 3
Mince the 3 garlic cloves and slice the 4 green onions, separating white and green parts. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add the garlic and white parts of the green onions; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Add the clams and the fish sauce mixture to the pot. Cover and steam until the clams open, about 5-7 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally. Discard any clams that stay closed.
Step 5
Stir in the green parts of the green onions and the 1 tablespoon sesame seeds. Serve immediately with the cooking liquid spooned over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot with lid
- Small bowl
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
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