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Clam Cakes with Lemony Greens Recipe

A delicious brunch recipe for Clam Cakes with tart Lemony Greens and a runny Poached Egg. Make the crab cakes ahead to serve several people.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 334kcal
Author: Heather

Ingredients

Clam Cakes

  • 12 ounces raw clams and oysters shucked, no liquid
  • 1 tbsp minced shallot
  • 1 large egg white
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Lemony Greens

  • 4 cups lettuce greens mixed
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 ounces manchego cheese or parmesan, shaved with vegetable peeler
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Poached Egg

Instructions

Clam Cakes

  • In a food processor, add the clams & oysters, shallot, egg white, heavy cream, dijon, salt, and pepper. Pulse until combined, but not pureed. Remove to a medium bowl and stir in the Panko breadcrumbs. Allow to rest for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drizzle the pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add 4 - 2 1/2 inch cookie cutter rings to the pan and fill each with the clam mixture. Allow to cook for 4 minutes and carefully remove the rings with tongs and flip the cakes over. Continue to cook until the center is firm and no longer gelatinous, about 4-6 minutes longer. Remove to serving plates and assemble with the lemony greens and poached eggs, recipes follow.

Lemony Greens

  • In a medium bowl add the lettuce greens, lemon juice, olive oil, Manchego, salt, and pepper. Toss lightly with your hands to coat. Set aside.

Poached Eggs

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Turn down to a simmer and add the vinegar. Using a slotted spoon, stir the water to make a whirlpool. Carefully break the eggs into the swirling water. The water should be slightly bubbling, not rapidly boiling. Allow the eggs to cook for 3 minutes (or longer to your taste). Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate while you assemble to clam cakes.

Assembly

  • Top each of the 4 clam cakes with 1 cup of the lettuce mixture. Top each with a poached egg and sprinkle with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1065IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 2mg
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