Clam Spread: Seafood and Aquaculture

Clam Spread

Seafood-4096

Ingredients

3	dozen littleneck Florida clams, steamed and removed from the shells, reserve juice from steamed clams
1/4	cup Florida blue crab meat
8	ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4	cup Florida onion, minced
2	tablespoons Romano cheese, grated
1	teaspoon Florida garlic, minced
1	teaspoon Florida lime juice
1	loaf of round bread

Preparation

Wash clams thoroughly under cold running water and set aside. Add enough water to reserved clam juice to make 1/2 cup. Combine clam juice with all ingredients except bread. Chill for at least one hour. Hollow out center of the bread loaf and fill with clam mixture. Serve with fresh cut vegetables or crackers.

Yield
3 1/2 cups

Nutritional Value Per Serving
Calories 25, Calories From Fat 15, Total Fat 2g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 10mg, Total Carbohydrates 0g, Protein 1g

Clam Spread

Look for "Fresh from Florida" ingredients at your local store.