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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and shallot, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent, stirring to ensure they do not burn.
Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.
Pour in the white wine and bring it to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes to let the alcohol evaporate and the flavors concentrate.
Add the baby clams, chicken or vegetable broth, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Gradually add the fresh spinach to the pan, stirring until it wilts and blends into the sauce, about 2-3 minutes.
If desired, stir in the butter for a creamier texture.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or black pepper, if needed.
Serve warm over cooked pasta, rice, or with crusty bread, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.0 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 557 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 239 mg | 5% | |
*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.
