Keto Spaghetti with Clams
Satisfy your seafood cravings without breaking your low-carb routine with this flavorful Keto Spaghetti with Clams. This recipe swaps traditional pasta for light and healthy zucchini noodles, also known as zoodles, making it the perfect keto-friendly alternative. Fresh clams are simmered in a luscious garlic, butter, and white wine sauce, infused with a hint of spicy red pepper flakes and brightened with a splash of lemon juice. Garnished with fresh parsley and optional Parmesan cheese, this dish is a seamless combination of Italian-inspired flavors and guilt-free indulgence. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an elegant and nutritious dinner that’s packed with protein and bursting with flavor. Perfect for keto dieters and seafood lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cups dry white wine
- 2 pounds fresh clams (scrubbed and cleaned)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cups parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Using a spiralizer or vegetable peeler, create zucchini noodles (zoodles). Place the zoodles on a clean kitchen towel and sprinkle with a pinch of salt to draw out moisture. Set aside for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Add the clams to the skillet, cover with a lid, and cook for 5-7 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until the clams open. Discard any clams that do not open.
Stir in the lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Return the zucchini noodles to the skillet and gently toss with the clams and sauce until well combined.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1882 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.5 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.5 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 437 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 10070 mg | 438% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.1 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.7 g | ||
| Protein | 148.5 g | 297% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1678 mg | 129% | |
| Iron | 131.0 mg | 728% | |
| Potassium | 3567 mg | 76% | |
*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.
