Savor the bold flavors of Thai clams, one of my favorite spicy Thai recipes. This basil clam stir fry combines fresh clams with aromatic Thai basil and zesty spices, bringing an authentic taste of Thai cuisine straight to your kitchen.
341 kcal
/serving
10 min
Serves
4
Medium
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. clams
- 3 tbsp oil
- 4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp Nam Prik Pao (roasted Thai chili paste or chili jam)
- 3 red Thai chilies (or bird's eye chilies, pounded with a mortar and pestle or sliced into small pieces)
- 1 red chili (sliced into pieces)
- 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sugar (or to taste)
- 1 cup (240ml) Thai basil leaves (stems removed)
Preparation
Not specified
Cooking
- Rinse the clams, soak them in salted water for 20-30 minutes, then scrub the shells with your hands or a brush.
- Rinse thoroughly under cold running water and discard any cracked or damaged clams.
- Heat a wok or skillet over high heat and add oil.
- Stir-fry the garlic until aromatic, then add the Nam Prik Pao, Thai chilies and red chili.
- Continue stirring for 1 minute or until you smell the spicy aroma.
- Add the clams to the wok or skillet and stir to combine with the other ingredients.
- Add the fish sauce, sweet soy sauce, sugar, and Thai basil leaves.
- Stir quickly to mix everything well.
- Once all the clams are open, the dish is ready.
- Dish out and serve immediately with steamed white rice.
Plating & Serving
Not specified
Suggested Sides
Nutrition per Serving
341
Calories
28.9g
Protein
25% DV
24.9g
Carbs
8% DV
13.5g
Fat
17% DV
1.2g
Fiber
3% DV
2.4g
Sugars
1472mg
Sodium
98% DV
51mg
Cholesterol
15% DV
| Health Labels | Sugar Conscious Low Potassium Pescatarian Dairy Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Fish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Alcohol Free |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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