Spinach and Baby Clam Sauce
Elevate your dinner table with this luscious Spinach and Baby Clam Sauce, a harmonious blend of oceanic flavors and vibrant greens. This quick and easy 25-minute recipe combines tender baby clams with fresh spinach in a savory broth infused with garlic, shallots, dry white wine, and a touch of crushed red pepper for subtle heat. Finished with a splash of lemon juice for brightness and optional butter for richness, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread. Packed with lean protein and nutrient-dense spinach, it’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for weeknight meals yet elegant enough for entertaining, this seafood-forward dish is sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Baby clams (canned or fresh, rinsed and drained)
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 Shallot (minced)
- 0.5 cup Dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.5 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Butter (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and shallot, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent, stirring to ensure they do not burn.
Step 3
Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.
Step 4
Pour in the white wine and bring it to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes to let the alcohol evaporate and the flavors concentrate.
Step 5
Add the baby clams, chicken or vegetable broth, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Step 6
Gradually add the fresh spinach to the pan, stirring until it wilts and blends into the sauce, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 7
If desired, stir in the butter for a creamier texture.
Step 8
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or black pepper, if needed.
Step 9
Serve warm over cooked pasta, rice, or with crusty bread, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (931.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1001.3 |
| Total Fat 59.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 191.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2356.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.5g | |
| Protein 69.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 373.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 74.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 771.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories