Spicy Stir-Fried Clams

Spicy Stir-Fried Clams

This delicious stir-fried clams recipe is bursting with bold flavors and a satisfying texture. Fresh clams are soaked overnight to ensure they're sand-free, then boiled to perfection before being stir-fried with aromatic scallions, garlic, ginger, and spicy red peppers. The quick high-heat cooking method locks in the natural sweetness of the clams while infusing them with a fragrant blend of seasonings. A splash of cooking wine, a hint of sugar, and a touch of salt and chicken essence elevate the dish to restaurant-quality perfection. The result is a vibrant, umami-packed seafood dish with a perfect balance of briny, spicy, and savory notes. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, these stir-fried clams are a must-try for seafood lovers looking for a quick yet impressive meal. The combination of tender clams and crisp vegetables makes every bite irresistible.

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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clams
300g

The aromatics

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scallions
50g (chopped)
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garlic
10g (sliced)
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ginger
10g (sliced)
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red peppers
10g (diagonally sliced)

The sauce & seasonings

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cooking wine
2 tbsp
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sugar
1 tsp
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salt
to taste
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chicken essence
1 tsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Soak the clams in lightly salted water overnight to remove sand, then rinse them clean.

2. Step 2

Boil the cleaned clams in salted water until they are cooked, then remove and drain. Cut the scallions into sections, slice the garlic and ginger, and cut the peppers into diagonal sections.

3. Step 3

Heat a wok with cool oil, stir-fry the scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried red peppers until fragrant. Add the drained clams, cooking wine, sugar, salt, and chicken essence, and stir-fry quickly before serving.

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