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creamy clam sauce over zoodles in white bowl.

Creamy White Clam Sauce with Zoodles

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 239
An easy-to-make creamy white clam sauce recipe. It's the perfect way to top off low-carb keto zucchini noodles or any other healthier pasta option.
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Ingredients

  • 3 zucchini spiralized into zoodles
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound clam meat I used thawed frozen clam meat
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3-4 tablespoons chopped parsley optional
  • parmesan shredded, optional

Instructions

  • Prepare noodles with spiralizer, place in large pot.
  • Melt butter in sauce pan over medium high heat.
  • Add garlic. Stir and cook about 2-3 minutes until tender.
  • Stir in clam meat and continue stirring over heat for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the white wine and olive oil, bring to a boil.
  • Simmer until the liquid is reduced, then add the heavy cream and simmer until then cream is thick.
  • Mix in parsley if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Pour sauce over zoodles and heat entire mixture in pot until the zucchini noodles are cooked heated.
  • Serve with parmesan sprinkled on top, if desired.

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Notes

There are about 10 carbs in a pound of clams.

Nutrition

Calories: 239 | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 831IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 6 g | % Carbs: 10.5 % | % Protein: 10.5 % | % Fat: 78.9 % | SmartPoints: 9
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