Hello Gertrude, I never open clams prior to cooking. I like to use them as they are because they look better and are more fun to eat that way. Just let the steam in your recipe's broth or sauce until they open. That way, you'll be able to see which ones are alive and safe to eat. See my video on Enchilado de Mariscos or Shellfish Stew to see how I use them.
How do you open them? Do I need a special knife? Thanks.
Gertrudia09 3 weeks ago
@Gertrudia09
Hello Gertrude, I never open clams prior to cooking. I like to use them as they are because they look better and are more fun to eat that way. Just let the steam in your recipe's broth or sauce until they open. That way, you'll be able to see which ones are alive and safe to eat. See my video on Enchilado de Mariscos or Shellfish Stew to see how I use them.
3730Ingraham 3 weeks ago
those look very simular to the softshell clams we get here in Nova scotia :-)
northernpike56 10 months ago