How To Open Clams by Metropolitan Seafood, Clinton, NJ

[gammatnt]

this video makes me hungry, Thanks for sharing.

[MuffinMario]

Perfect. If you love raw clams, master this technique and you can shuck a dozen in just a few minutes. I"m a slow learner so I had to shuck 100 clams to get it down pat. I use a rag in my left hand to prevent sores and bruises. The key is to squeeze with the hand holding the clam. The hand with the knife does minimal work. Sometimes it's hard to find a clam knife. Go to your local working class or Chinatown/Asian kitchenwares store and they'll have it.

[IpodFun630]

mine...

[NewsMonkey123]

Never use any knife other than a proper clam knife! Actually clam knives are purposely made to be relatively dull, so it's much harder to cut yourself. Also, use a heavy towel or glove to hold the clam to protect your hand.

[LOLproductions2009]

@cccpdaniel It adds flavor :)

[NoPetrol]

Okay, I'm going to go try this now. Probably going to end up slicing my hand open.

[metroseafood1]

@NoPetrol Hey now, no negative talk. You can do this, and i will be with you every step of the way

[NoPetrol]

@metroseafood1 Thanks. I actually did open clams successfully after watching this. I did cut my thumb, but it was a minor injury and probably due to me not using the correct knife.

Do you know of any major chains that carry shucking knives? I've already checked Target and Macy's. Would a paring knife work?

[metroseafood1]

it's all good when it comes to Raw Clams...a little hot sauce or lemon as long as you're getting your raw on MMS3013

[MMA3013]

I love clams openend 25 last night, but I like to put on hot tobasco on mine. You should try it if you guys haven't, it tastes really good.

[mcrss26]

"MINE"

[deeshock]

I always have the toughest time opening clam using a regular steak knife. I would like to know does matter the size of blade to use, I'd notice a 7 1/4 blade but wasn't sure. I always purchase large clams to eat raw and would really enjoy more time eating and less time trying to open them.

[iamnotadrunk]

@deeshock so use a clam knife and not a steak knife to open a clam you fucking idiot.

[deeshock]

@iamnotadrunk Your mother is a fucking idiot for the birth of your ass

[astoria3011]

You are welcome! Yummy!

[ohnzee]

its delicious.. raw clams.. plus lemons

[switte311]

This video is awesome! I love Metroploitan Seafood, they have the best selection of fresh fish and everyone there is so nice and knowledgeable. I never buy my seafood anywhere else!