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Clams Casino
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 162 kcal —
- Protein 12 g 24%
- Carbohydrate 9.3 g 3%
- Fat 7.9 g 10%
- Saturated fat 2.2 g 11%
- Fibre 1 g 4%
- Sugars 1.8 g —
- Sodium 454 mg 20%
- Cholesterol 25 mg 8%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 66 µg 7%
- Vitamin C 15.9 mg 18%
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.71 mg 5%
- Vitamin K 8.3 µg 7%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.16 mg 13%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.11 mg 8%
- Niacin (B3) 2.2 mg 14%
- Vitamin B6 0.15 mg 9%
- Folate (B9) 19 µg 5%
- Vitamin B12 4 µg 168%
- Choline 42.2 mg 8%
Minerals
- Calcium 43 mg 3%
- Iron 1.2 mg 7%
- Magnesium 20 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 155 mg 12%
- Potassium 185 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.78 mg 7%
- Copper 0.07 mg 8%
- Selenium 21.1 µg 38%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 162 | 12 g | 9.3 g | 7.9 g |
| 1 × 1 clam | 30 g | 49 | 3.5 g | 2.8 g | 2.4 g |
| 2 × 1 clam | 60 g | 97 | 7.1 g | 5.6 g | 4.7 g |
| ½ × 1 clam | 15 g | 24 | 1.8 g | 1.4 g | 1.2 g |
| 3 × 1 clam | 90 g | 146 | 11 g | 8.4 g | 7.1 g |
| 4 × 1 clam | 120 g | 194 | 14 g | 11 g | 9.5 g |
Questions about Clams Casino
What are Clams Casino?
They are clams baked in their shells beneath a savoury topping, usually breadcrumbs, butter, bacon and finely chopped pepper. They are served hot, often as a starter.
How do you make Clams Casino in the oven?
Open the clams, loosen the meat and keep each clam in one half of its shell. Add a little cooked bacon, pepper, butter and breadcrumbs, then bake at 220°C for about 8–10 minutes, until the topping is crisp and the clams are hot.
Should you cook the bacon before putting it on Clams Casino?
Yes. Fry chopped bacon until lightly crisp and drain it before adding it to the topping; raw bacon may not cook through in the short time the clams spend in the oven.
How do you store fresh clams before making Clams Casino?
Keep live clams in the fridge in a bowl covered with a damp cloth, not in an airtight container or submerged in water. Use them promptly; discard any with cracked shells or those that stay open when tapped.
Can you keep leftover Clams Casino?
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and eat them within two days. Reheat until piping hot, but expect the breadcrumb topping to lose some of its crispness.
What should you serve with Clams Casino?
Serve them hot with lemon wedges and a crisp salad, or as part of a seafood spread. Their buttery, smoky topping also works well alongside grilled fish.
Can you eat clams raw in Clams Casino?
No: Clams Casino are a cooked dish. Bake the clams until steaming hot, and discard any that do not open during cooking; raw or undercooked shellfish can carry harmful germs.
Source: FNDDS (USDA) 27250270 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
