Keto Spaghetti with Clams

Keto Spaghetti with Clams is a delightful low-carb twist on a classic Italian dish, featuring tender clams tossed in a rich garlic and olive oil sauce over zucchini noodles. This dish is not only flavorful but also aligns perfectly with a ketogenic lifestyle.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium
• Fresh clams - 500 grams
• Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon - 1, juiced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Spiralize the zucchinis into noodles using a spiralizer or a vegetable peeler. Set aside.
2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and add the clams. Cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the clams open. Discard any clams that do not open.
3. Remove the cooked clams from the pot and set aside. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the clam cooking liquid.
4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
6. Pour in the reserved clam cooking liquid and lemon juice. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
7. Add the cooked clams to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and toss everything gently to combine.
8. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish before serving, and enjoy your Keto Spaghetti with Clams!

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 45 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins from clams and healthy fats.

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