High Protein Classic Stuffed Clams
Elevate your appetizer game with these High Protein Classic Stuffed Clams—a delicious twist on a seafood favorite packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor! Featuring tender steamed clams combined with protein-rich quinoa, edamame, and crispy bacon, this dish offers a satisfying bite with every clam shell. The blend of shredded Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and fresh parsley creates a perfectly golden and aromatic topping, while a hint of garlic, onion, and lemon juice brings a bright, savory depth to the stuffing. Ready in under an hour, these baked stuffed clams are ideal for dinner parties or a sophisticated weeknight treat. Serve warm and garnish with extra parsley for an irresistible seafood masterpiece. Perfect keywords: high-protein seafood recipes, stuffed clams, baked shellfish dishes, quinoa appetizers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 large fresh clams
- 0.5 cup quinoa
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup edamame (shelled)
- 2 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 medium onion
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Scrub the clams clean under cold, running water. Place them in a pot with 1 cup of water and steam over medium heat until they open, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open.
Remove the clams from their shells, chop them finely, and reserve the shells for stuffing.
In a saucepan, cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove the bacon and crumble it once cool. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease in the skillet.
Add the olive oil to the skillet with the reserved bacon grease. Sauté the minced garlic and diced onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the chopped clams, cooked quinoa, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, shelled edamame, crumbled bacon, sautéed garlic and onions, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well to incorporate all ingredients.
Spoon the mixture into the reserved clam shells, pressing gently to pack the stuffing.
Place the stuffed clams on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.
Serve the stuffed clams warm, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1218 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 55.9 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 103 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 3299 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.3 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 72.0 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 456 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 36.4 mg | 202% | |
| Potassium | 1450 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
