Quick and Easy Fragrant Chilli Clams

Freshly made chilli clams are simply delicious! The sweet flavours of briny clams pair effortlessly with the zing of spicy chilli. 

chilli clams

Although clams are readily available throughout the year, we find them at their finest when they are very full and meaty. While living in Asia, many varieties of fresh clams were available at the local market and we enjoyed plenty in different dishes. 

The best way to cook chilli clams

The actual cooking of clams is brief. However, soak or purge them for about 30 minutes in salted water beforehand; this process will filter and remove any sand from inside the shells. 

Flash fry them in a wok or in a sauté pan and remove each of the clams at the moment they open to avoid them overcooking and getting rubbery. If they don’t open after a while, simply discard them as they are most probably bad and could cause food poisoning.

Also read our other seafood recipes.

chilli clams

Fragrant Chilli Clams

Freshly made chilli clams are simply delicious! The sweet flavours of briny clams pair effortlessly with the zing of spicy chilli.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetisers & Starters, Fish & Seafood
Cuisine International
Servings 2 people
Calories 282 kcal

EQUIPMENT (click pictures for details)

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Place the fresh clams in water for 20-30 minutes.
    Meanwhile, peel and cut all vegetables.
    chilli clams

Cook the clams

  • Melt butter in a large pan over a medium low heat.
    Cook the onions and leek for 1 minute.
    Sauteing leek and onion
  • Add the shallots and garlic, stir gently and cook until fragrant.
    Sauteing leek and onion
  • Add the drained clams, ginger, lemon, chillies, coriander, white pepper and the water or wine.
    cooking clams
  • Increase the heat to high, place the lid on top and cook covered until the shellfish open. Stir or toss the clams regularly.
    cooking clams
  • Add the spring onions and long red chillies just before serving.
    chilli clams

Nutrition for 1 portion

Calories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 14gFat: 14gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 64mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1317IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 5mg
Keyword clams, seashells, shells
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2 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Oh man, so amazingly delicious! Super easy to make too.

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