Used in multiple popular recipes
Ingredient Information
Name
Clam white sauce
Category
Pescados y Mariscos
Popularity
3 recipes
Status
Inactive
Description
Clam white sauce is a creamy and smooth preparation that combines the richness of a classic white sauce (béchamel) with the delicate, briny flavor of clams. This sauce stands out for its silky texture and slightly salty aroma, making it ideal for enhancing dishes with fish, seafood, and pasta.
Its origin is linked to Mediterranean and coastal cuisines, where the use of fresh seafood in sauces and recipes has been traditional for centuries. The white sauce, a fundamental base, comes from French gastronomy (béchamel), and by incorporating the juice and meat of clams, it adapts to typical preparations from maritime regions with Hispanic and Italian influence.
p>Regarding its properties, clam white sauce provides proteins from the seafood and is a moderate source of calcium and marine minerals. As a creamy sauce, it is important to control its use to maintain the caloric balance in recipes, although in small quantities it enriches any dish with a deep flavor and an oceanic touch.Regarding synonyms in Spanish from Latin America, this sauce can also be found as creamy clam sauce or béchamel sauce with clams, although the term "clam white sauce" is common and widely understood in both professional and home kitchens in countries such as Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and others.